[HTML][HTML] Alphitobius diaperinus larvae (lesser mealworm) as human food–An approval of the European Commission–A critical review

SA Siddiqui, YS Wu, K Vijeepallam… - Journal of Insects as …, 2024 - brill.com
Due to the increasing threat of climate change and the need for sustainable food sources,
human consumption of edible insects or entomophagy has gained considerable attention …

Mycotoxins on edible insects: should we be worried?

A Bisconsin-Junior, BF Feitosa, FL Silva… - Food and Chemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Edible insects are a solid alternative to meet the growing demand for animal protein.
However, there are doubts regarding the safety of insect consumption. Mycotoxins are …

[PDF][PDF] Unravelling mycotoxin biotransformation by the black soldier fly and house fly

K Niermans - 2024 - library.wur.nl
Novel protein sources for animal feed are needed, and the use of insects as feed ingredient
is explored. The insect production sector offers opportunities for a circular and sustainable …

Effects of the mycotoxins aflatoxin B1, deoxynivalenol and zearalenone on survival, biomass and toxin accumulation in Musca domestica larvae

K Niermans, EF Hoek-Van den Hil, R Van Dam… - World Mycotoxin …, 2023 - brill.com
Insects are receiving increasing attention as a possible ingredient for feed and/or food
production. When used efficiently, insects can provide a sustainable and economically …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring potential uses of insect frass for agricultural production considering its nutrients, and chemical and microbiological safety

RA Safitri, D Vandeweyer, D Deruytter, N Meijer… - Journal of Insects as …, 2024 - brill.com
Insect rearing for food and feed has seen a sharp increase in Europe and is expected to
grow further. Exploring the potential use of insect by-products like frass is crucial to …

[HTML][HTML] Fipronil and fipronil sulfone in chicken: From in vitro experiments to in vivo PBK model predictions

LS Lautz, G Stoopen, AJ Ginting… - Food and Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
In 2017 a large-scale fipronil contamination in eggs occurred in several European countries.
Fipronil and its metabolites have the potential to be transferred into the eggs of laying hens …

Lethal and sublethal effects of chronic exposure to insecticide residues on reared Alphitobius diaperinus

N Meijer, MW Bosch, T de Rijk, P Zomer… - Journal of Insects as …, 2023 - brill.com
Edible insects such as lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) are a promising new
protein source for food and feed. The feed substrate on which these insects are reared may …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicity, transfer and metabolization of the pyrethroid insecticides cypermethrin and deltamethrin by reared black soldier fly larvae

N Meijer, L Zoet, D Rijkers, R Nijssen… - Journal of Insects as …, 2024 - brill.com
Reared insects such as black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) are considered a
potential alternative feed protein. However, dietary exposure to insecticide residues via the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable integration of insects into European food chains

T Veldkamp, N Meijer, F Alleweldt, D Deruytter… - Journal of Insects as …, 2024 - brill.com
Abstract The European Commission's Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) is a
cornerstone of the European Green Deal, aiming for transition towards a more sustainable …