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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Circular waste management: Superworms as a sustainable solution for biodegradable plastic degradation and resource recovery

H Jung, G Shin, SB Park, J Jegal, SA Park, J Park… - Waste Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Bioplastics offer a promising solution to plastic pollution, however, their production
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

D Sikora, J Proch, P Niedzielski, P Rzymski - Journal of Food Composition …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modern food production accounts for over 25% of human greenhouse gas emissions,
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

R Valesi, D Andreini, G Pedeliento - Food Quality and Preference, 2024 - Elsevier
The ethical and environmental rhetoric employed by institutions and companies to foster
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 …

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 …

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 …

Could insects be an alternative food source? A comprehensive review

Y Turan, D Berber, NC Sesal - Nutrition Reviews, 2024 - academic.oup.com
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 …

[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 …