Edible insects have been considered as either nutritious food itemsper se, or as wholesome
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …

This article reports on the nutrients present in insects and factors affecting their variability.
Data on protein content and amino acid profiles of a variety of insect species are discussed …

Background Edible insects are considered a new alternative sustainable source of proteins
that exhibits higher feed-conversion efficiency and has a less negative environmental …

Insects, a traditional food in many parts of the world, are highly nutritious and especially rich
in proteins and thus represent a potential food and protein source. A compilation of 236 …

Edible insects are an important protein rich natural resource that can contribute to resilient
food security. Edible insects not only play an important role in traditional diets, but are also …

Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

In many African cultures, insects are part of the diet of humans and domesticated animals.
Compared to conventional food and feed sources, insects have been associated with a low …

In this review article, the positive and negative impacts of termites on ecosystems and
human activities are examined. Various ecosystem services provided by termites–their …

Dietary deficiencies in Fe and Zn are globally widespread, causing serious health problems
such as anaemia, poor pregnancy outcomes, increased risk of morbidity and mortality …

The nutritional potential of Oecophylla smaragdina and Odontotermes sp., two common
species of insects used as food by tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh and elsewhere in …