Consumers' dietary patterns have a significant impact on planetary and personal health. To
address health and environmental challenges one of the many possible solutions is to …

The idea of insects as human food in the Western world has only been around for a few
decades. Insect products can be a substitute for conventional meat because: 1) their …

Insects are part of the human diet in many parts of the world. Their nutritional value is widely
recognized. Currently, most edible insects are harvested from the wild, although semi …

The growing demand for livestock products is associated with an increase in environmental,
economic, and ethical issues. New alternative sources of protein such as edible insects …

Simple Summary The consumption of meat and fish is growing, and it is becoming
increasingly difficult to meet the growing demand for protein by farming on land and in water …

There is a growing criticism of meat-based products over environment, animal welfare, and
public health. Meat lovers are kee** and adapting their habits, while other consumers are …

Edible insects seem one of the more probable responses to the increased quantity of food
proteins needed in future prospective related to the increase of human population, mainly in …

Insects are a potential ingredient of food preparations, providing nutrients (eg proteins) with
a low environmental impact. Despite the benefits, consumers in Western countries generally …

This study examines the acceptance of insect-based foods by consumers in Germany. The
nationwide online survey (N= 516) focused on which factors have the greatest influence on …

Studies on consumers' perceptions towards entomophagy have recently gained popularity.
However, the use of the general term “insect” represents a limitation of previous research …