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 …

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 …

Food security and environmental issues have become global crises that need transformative
solutions. As livestock production is becoming less sustainable, alternative sources of …

Simple Summary Edible insects are a promising alternative food source due to their high
nutritional composition and sustainable production. The nutritional value of edible insects is …

Edible insects are expected to become an important nutrient source for animals and humans
in the Western world in the near future. However, before insects can be put on the market …

The need to increase sustainability in agriculture, to ensure food security for the future
generations, is leading to the emergence of industrial rearing facilities for insects. One …

Highlights•Edible insects need processing methods to increase their application for
food/feed.•Thermal, low-temperature, drying, fermentation, and proteolysis methods can be …

This study aimed to gain insight into the microbial quality, safety and bacterial community
composition of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared at different facilities on a …

The processing of insects is paramount to deliver safe and high quality raw materials,
ingredients and products for large-scale food and feed applications. Depending upon the …

The nutritional benefits associated with edible insects have led to the recognition of the
important role that edible insects can play in improving global food and nutrition security …