Background Edible insects are considered as traditional foods in over 100 countries of Asia,
Africa, and South America. Apart from this traditional aspect, edible insects are gaining …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background Food allergy can represent a serious human health issue. The observed rise in
regional incidence and global prevalence of food allergies raise, among other, also …

Carlina acaulis L. is a herb mainly used in central Europe as traditional medicine or food.
Recently, C. acaulis essential oil (EO) and its nanoemulsion showed elevated efficacy …

Edible insects are a unique food source, requiring extensive allergenic risk assessment
before its safe introduction in the food market. In a recent systematic review, crustacean …

The demand for protein food with low environmental impact is currently a major challenge
for food production. Insects represent a potential source of good quality food, that is rich in …