Edible insects have been considered as either nutritious food itemsper se, or as wholesome
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …

Meat represents an important protein source, even in develo** countries, but its
production is scarcely sustainable, and its excessive consumption poses health issues. An …

Simple Summary Protein-rich insects are becoming more popular as livestock feed
alternatives to fish and soy meal. A variation of different diets was used to rear mealworm …

Nowadays, it is urgent to produce in larger quantities and more sustainably to reduce the
gap between food supply and demand. In a circular bioeconomy vision, insects receive …

The interest in edible insects as food is growing, both in traditional and non-traditional insect-
eating countries given their advantages in terms of sustainability and nutritional content …

The well-recognized efficiency of Tenebrio molitor larvae to convert low quality organic
matter into a nutritionally valuable biomass was exploited to manage solid wastes coming …

Simple Summary The demand for more sustainable protein sources is growing. Insects are
believed to have potential as a sustainable protein source since they can be produced with …

Simple Summary Insects are widely discussed as being an alternative source of protein and
a substitute for soy-and fishmeal. However, mass production is still expensive, so means are …

The agri-food industry generates substantial amounts of waste, including by-products and
residues. The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the agri-food …

Edible insects represent an understudied food resource that may promote human health.
They characteristically contain ample protein, healthy fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins, and …