Over the past decade, the potential of edible insects as a novel ingredient in high value-
added products has been investigated to find alternatives to conventional protein sources …

All over the world, a large proportion of the population consume insects as part of their diet.
In Western countries, however, the consumption of insects is perceived as a negative …

Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel
Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on frozen and dried …

Altering diets is increasingly acknowledged as an important solution to feed the world's
growing population within the planetary boundaries. In our search for a planet-friendly diet …

Insects represent an alternative for meat and fish in satisfying the increasing demand for
sustainable sources of nutrition. Approximately two billion people globally consume insects …

Edible insect products contain high-quality protein and other nutrients, including minerals
and fatty acids. The consumption of insect food products is considered a future trend and a …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel
Food and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of frozen and …

Abstract Purpose of Review The recent introduction of edible insects in Western countries
has raised concerns about their safety in terms of allergenic reactions. The characterization …

Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor) are considered as a valuable insect
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …