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 …

During the last five years the scientific knowledge on insects as food and feed has been
growing exponentially. At the same time, the industrial sector is increasingly engaged in …

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FA O Edible insects: future prospects for food and feed security Edible insects Future prospects …

Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda makes achieving food
security and ending malnutrition a global priority. Within this framework, the importance of …

Insects could be a potential replacement of protein-rich ingredients in poultry diets. Among
these insects, black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens, has a high content of protein and fat …

A growing number of consumers opt for plant-based milk substitutes for medical reasons or
as a lifestyle choice. Medical reasons include lactose intolerance, with a worldwide …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a legume consumed as a high‐quality plant protein source
in many parts of the world. High protein and carbohydrate contents with a relatively low fat …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

The aim of this study was to determine the nutritive value of edible insects and their in vitro
cytotoxicity assays. The content of protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash, fiber, minerals, amino …

With a growing world population and increasingly demanding consumers, the production of
sufficient protein from livestock, poultry, and fish represents a serious challenge for the …