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Disgusting or delicious? Examining attitudinal ambivalence towards entomophagy among Danish consumers [PDF]

, 2020
Current meat consumption habits will need to change, especially those of Western consumers. The level of meat consumption is unsustainable, and a recent study estimates a necessary reduction of 90% of the current intake.

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Insects as Food and Feed Source: A Comprehensive Review on Nutritional Value, Food Safety Concern, Environmental Benefits, Economic Potential, Technological Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 6, Page 2591-2646, November 2025.
Edible insects offer a sustainable protein source, requiring fewer resources than traditional livestock. Despite challenges, they have the potential to enhance food security and sustainability for a growing global population. ABSTRACT As the world faces an escalating protein crisis amid climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity, edible ...
Anil Gautam, Ishwari Gyawali, Sushma Poudel, Sachin Devkota, Rabin Acharya, Milan Kandel, Deepak Subedi   +6 more
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Cricket (Acheta Domesticus) Flour as a Novel Ingredient in Hybrid Meatloaves: Effects on Quality Attributes During Storage

Journal of Food Science, Volume 90, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT The rising demand for animal protein challenges the agricultural sector, and edible insects provide a sustainable alternative. This study investigated the impact of replacing lean beef with cricket (Acheta domesticus) flour on the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of hybrid meatloaf during refrigerated storage.
Camila Cristina Avelar de Sousa, Thiago da Matta Pires Cruz, Juliana Sant'Ana Falcão Leite, Adriel da Silva Luz, Gabriela Santana dos Anjos, Ana M. Herrero, Maurício Costa Alves da Silva, Claudia Ruiz‐Capillas, Carlos Pasqualin Cavalheiro   +8 more
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Influence of Media on Consumers’ Behavioural Intentions Towards Entomophagy in Western Kenya

, 2022
Insects are rich in protein and fat, and various insect species contain substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals. Consequently, insects can greatly contribute to food and nutrition security.
Ogara, Solomon, Werunga, Billy Juma, Ayieko, Monica Awuor   +2 more
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Extraction, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Ability of Chitosan and Edible Oil From Ugandan Winged Termites

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
This study extracted edible oil and chitosan using both chemical and green extraction techniques, from four species of edible winged termites. Yield and efficiency of the extraction techniques were compared, the extracted products characterized for physico‐chemical properties, and the antimicrobial ability of chitosan assessed against a gram‐positive ...
Babirye Khadijah, Ammar Ahmad Khan, Shahrul Razid Sarbini, Aqsa Abid   +3 more
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Understanding the Influence of Sensory Characteristics on Emotional Responses and Acceptance of Insect‐Based Spreads

Journal of Texture Studies, Volume 56, Issue 5, October 2025.
Sensory characteristics, emotional response, and liking of sweet and savory spreads are influenced by the inclusion rate of insect powders, type of insect, and type of spread. ABSTRACT Despite growing interest in insect consumption, consumers' acceptance of insects as a food source remains low due to strong negative emotions like fear and disgust ...
Ditta Hakha Soleha, Matthijs Dekker, Maryia Mishyna   +2 more
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A Comparison of Attitudes towards Entomophagy

, 2015
University Honors Capstone Project Paper, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2015. In fulfillment of the University of Minnesota Duluth University Honors Program under the supervision of Rachel MaKarrall, Department of Biology.With an estimated world ...
Harren, Daniel
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Entomophagy and future foodstuff: a saga of sinister locusts in The Swarm

, 2022
Riyaz, M. (2022) Entomophagy and future foodstuff: a saga of sinister locusts in The Swarm.
Riyaz, Muzafar
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Promoting the acceptability of entomophagy business in lithuania.

This paper examines the acceptability of entomophagy - the consumption of insects as food - and the potential for promoting entomophagy in Lithuania.
Urbanavičiūtė, Austėja,
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Entomophagy as a Potential Tourism Product:: The Case of the Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Entomophagy and entomophagy tourism have been gaining traction as a growing trend in various parts of the world. Although the concept may be relatively new in some regions, entomophagy has existed for many years and offers various benefits for farmers ...
Mkhize-Simelane, Bianca, De Sousa, Luiza, van der Merwe, Peet   +2 more
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