Edible insects: a historical and cultural perspective on entomophagy with a focus on Western societies
M Olivadese, ML Dindo - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Entomophagy has a long and rich history in human culture. In fact, insects
have been a part of human diets for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption …
have been a part of human diets for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption …
Nutritional Value of Silkworm Pupae (Bombyx mori) with Emphases on Fatty Acids Profile and Their Potential Applications for Humans and Animals
M Hăbeanu, A Gheorghe, T Mihalcea - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The nutritional composition of silkworms will likely have multiple
implications for humans, animals, and the environment. The silkworm pupae attracted …
implications for humans, animals, and the environment. The silkworm pupae attracted …
[HTML][HTML] Circular waste management: Superworms as a sustainable solution for biodegradable plastic degradation and resource recovery
Bioplastics offer a promising solution to plastic pollution, however, their production
frequently relies on edible biomass, and their degradation rates remain inadequate. This …
frequently relies on edible biomass, and their degradation rates remain inadequate. This …
Elemental content of the commercial insect-based products available in the European Union
Modern food production accounts for over 25% of human greenhouse gas emissions,
predominantly from animal-related products. Climate change calls for transforming food and …
predominantly from animal-related products. Climate change calls for transforming food and …
[HTML][HTML] Insect-based food consumption: Hedonic or utilitarian motives? Moderation and segmentation analyses
The ethical and environmental rhetoric employed by institutions and companies to foster
insect-based food consumption neglects individualistic motives that can prompt consumers …
insect-based food consumption neglects individualistic motives that can prompt consumers …
Application of Edible Insect Flour as a Novel Ingredient in Fortified Snack Pellets: Processing Aspects and Physical Characteristics
A Wójtowicz, M Combrzyński, B Biernacka, T Oniszczuk… - Processes, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of the study was to develop a suitable recipe for wheat-corn snack pellets fortified
with insect flour addition and to evaluate the relevant processing aspects and physical …
with insect flour addition and to evaluate the relevant processing aspects and physical …
Improving Human Diets and Welfare through Using Herbivore-Based Foods: 1. Human and Animal Perspectives
JR Caradus, DF Chapman, JS Rowarth - Animals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Optimal human health requires the adequate provision of all nutrients in
the correct proportions, ensuring the provision of energy and essential small molecules. All …
the correct proportions, ensuring the provision of energy and essential small molecules. All …
Insects as source of phenolic and antioxidant entomochemicals in the food industry
JA Torres-Castillo, FE Olazarán-Santibáñez - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Edible insects are a natural resource with profound interest in the food industry. Not only
because of their nutritional content and technical production advantage, but also for the …
because of their nutritional content and technical production advantage, but also for the …
Could insects be an alternative food source? A comprehensive review
Abstract According to the United Nations, more than 800 million people are exposed to
starvation. It is predicted that the world population will face much more serious starvation for …
starvation. It is predicted that the world population will face much more serious starvation for …
[HTML][HTML] Applications of insect nutrition resources in animal production
X Zou, M Liu, X Li, F Pan, X Wu, X Fang, F Zhou… - Journal of Agriculture …, 2024 - Elsevier
The foreseeable global animal production pressure has triggered people to search for
sustainable novel feed resources. As the most abundant species in the world, insects are …
sustainable novel feed resources. As the most abundant species in the world, insects are …