Edible insects as a protein source: a review of public perception, processing technology, and research trends

TK Kim, HI Yong, YB Kim, HW Kim… - Food science of animal …, 2019 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This review summarizes the current trends related to insect as food resources among
consumers, industry, and academia. In Western societies, edible insects have a greater …

[HTML][HTML] Protein sources alternative to meat: state of the art and involvement of fermentation

M Molfetta, EG Morais, L Barreira, GL Bruno, F Porcelli… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Meat represents an important protein source, even in develo** countries, but its
production is scarcely sustainable, and its excessive consumption poses health issues. An …

Edible insects: A food alternative for the sustainable development of the planet

R Ordoñez-Araque, E Egas-Montenegro - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Currently, the livestock industry occupies a large percentage of the planet's ice-free surface.
In addition, it is considered one of the main factors causing environmental pollution and …

[HTML][HTML] Edible insects for humans and animals: nutritional composition and an option for mitigating environmental damage

R Ordoñez-Araque, N Quishpillo-Miranda… - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary A potential substitute to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by
the current food business is edible insects. This is possible since eating insects contributes …

The potential of edible insects as a safe, palatable, and sustainable food source in the European Union

A Conway, S Jaiswal, AK Jaiswal - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Entomophagy describes the practice of eating insects. Insects are considered extremely
nutritious in many countries worldwide. However, there is a lethargic uptake of this practice …

[HTML][HTML] Acceptance of insect foods among Danish children: Effects of information provision, food neophobia, disgust sensitivity, and species on willingness to try

AL Erhard, MÁ Silva, M Damsbo-Svendsen… - Food Quality and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The growing global population and rising demand for meat increasingly pressures the
world's resources. Edible insects are a promising alternative protein source to unsustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Insects as valuable sources of protein and peptides: Production, functional properties, and challenges

FFB Hasnan, Y Feng, T Sun, K Parraga, M Schwarz… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, the critical need to ensure food
security becomes increasingly pronounced. In response to the urgent problems posed by …

Entomophagy: Nutritional, ecological, safety and legislation aspects

D Raheem, A Raposo, OB Oluwole… - Food Research …, 2019 - Elsevier
Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

The potential of insects as food sources–a review

NM de Carvalho, AR Madureira… - Critical reviews in food …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Entomophagy is a long-time practice and a food source for many cultures. Still, many
societies have abandoned it a long time ago, and regard it as a primal behavior. However …

[HTML][HTML] The use of alternative food sources to improve health and guarantee access and food intake

LRB Mariutti, KS Rebelo, A Bisconsin-Junior… - Food Research …, 2021 - Elsevier
To feed and provide Food Security to all people in the world is a big challenge to be
achieved with the 2030 Agenda. Undernutrition and obesity are to the opposite of a healthy …