The family Enterobacteriaceae has undergone significant morphogenetic changes in its
more than 85-year history, particularly during the past 2 decades (2000 to 2020). The …

Given the current rate of human population growth, the mass breeding of insects for feed
and food is in full industrial development, as a more efficient and effective alternative to …

Abstract Effect of insect flour on bread supplementation was evaluated. Such parameters
like chemical composition of flours including amino acids composition, fatty acid profile …

Generally, bioactive peptides are natural compounds of food or part of protein that are
inactive in the precursor molecule. However, they may be active after hydrolysis and can be …

Highlights•Insects can be good sources of sustainable raw materials for alternative
foods.•Product formulation and insect processing interfere in sensory attributes.•Replacing …

The idea of insects as human food in the Western world has only been around for a few
decades. Insect products can be a substitute for conventional meat because: 1) their …

Currently, the livestock industry occupies a large percentage of the planet's ice-free surface.
In addition, it is considered one of the main factors causing environmental pollution and …

For thousands of years, edible insects have been used as food to alleviate hunger and
improve malnutrition. Some insects have also been used as medicines because of their …

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 …

As an alternative, cuticles from edible insects was proposed as an unconventional but viable
source of chitin and chitosan. The chitin present in the mealworm's (Tenebrio molitor) …