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 …

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 …

Simple Summary Insects have been identified as an alternative in the development of food
systems and as a response to the growing demand for protein in the world. Edible insects …

Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

Simple Summary For prevalent livestock, animal welfare is important to consumers. With
increasing interest in edible insects, one might wonder how this concern translates to …

Edible insects and their ingredients are considered as a novel, sustainable and high-quality
nutritional source for their potential use as food and feed. However, they are highly …

Globally, there is increasing pressure to find solutions for feeding the growing human
population. One of the proposed answers to this problem is to farm edible insects, both for …

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 …

Eating insects has been a widespread habit in many cultures for many years. Edible insects
represent an innovative food source with many advantages that will help the problem of …

Simple Summary Different challenges exist, such as climate change and a growing number
of people living on the planet, that put pressure on current and future food systems. In the …