Lately, additional attention is being placed on edible insects, since they constitute an
excellent, cost-efficient source of proteins with a low ecological footprint. Tenebrio molitor …

Circular economy principles aim to maintain resources in the economic circle. Accordingly,
the use of agricultural waste and its transformation into novel products is a smart approach …

Background The very recently released EFSA's scientific opinion on the safety of dried
(whole or ground) Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) considering their uses in …

Insects receive increasing attention as an alternative source of protein for animals and
humans, and thus, the production of low-cost insects for meeting the dietary demand on …

Simple Summary Rearing substrates based on agri-food by-products are ideal for converting
bioactive-rich waste and increasing insect quality. This approach is limited by the need to …

Simple Summary Due to the forecasted overpopulation of the globe in the coming decades,
the possibility of using nutrients (proteins, fats, vitamins) from sustainable sources such as …

Nowadays, it is urgent to produce in larger quantities and more sustainably to reduce the
gap between food supply and demand. In a circular bioeconomy vision, insects receive …

Simple Summary Insects represent a possible alternative nutrient source for food and feed
purposes. Insects could be reared on a feed basis alternative to conventional ones of animal …

Sustainability, circular economy and alternative production systems are urgent imperatives
for humanity and animal husbandry. Unless wasted, agri-food by-products can offer a …

Edible insects have gained an increasing interest as a food product in recent years. They
may represent an alternative source of protein and micronutrients compared to conventional …