Continued population growth could lead to protein deficiency in the human diet. To
counteract this risk, attempts are being made to identify new edible sources of protein. The …

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 …

Edible insects have the potential to become one of the major future foods. In fact, they can
be considered cheap, highly nutritious, and healthy food sources. International agencies …

Entomophagous habits have undoubtedly accompanied the evolution of humankind from its
beginnings. With few exceptions, insects are generally non-toxic, nutritious, abundant and …

The use of insects as food represents a more sustainable and adequate production system
to meet the growing demand for food. In Brazil, the main insects bred in captivity are …

Edible forest insects are consumed regularly as a major dish or a food supplement by
members of various rural communities in southeast Asia, the Pacific, sub-Saharan Africa and …

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are good candidates for upcycling wet organic residuals. Like
other unprocessed raw animal products, BSFL require processing to prevent spoilage and …

Highlights In vitro protein digestion can be used as a good alternative to in vivo digestion.
Two methods are used: by nitrogen balance or by hydrolysis of amino acids. Some insect …

The integration of insect-derived extracts in feed and food products has become a field of
growing interest in recent years. In this review, we collect different studies carried out on …

Due to the popularization of insect consumption, several studies have been carried out to
elucidate the most diverse questions about nutritional factors, risks related to consumption …