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 …

Sustainable production of healthy food for a growing global population, in the face of the
uncertainties of climate change, represents a major challenge for the coming decade …

Simple Summary Protein-rich insects are becoming more popular as livestock feed
alternatives to fish and soy meal. A variation of different diets was used to rear mealworm …

Simple Summary Insects represent a possible alternative nutrient source for food and feed
purposes. Insects could be reared on a feed basis alternative to conventional ones of animal …

A variety of commercially raised insect species are commonly fed to captive insectivores. We
review their nutrient content and compare those values to the data available for wild-caught …

Sustainability, circular economy and alternative production systems are urgent imperatives
for humanity and animal husbandry. Unless wasted, agri-food by-products can offer a …

Tenebrio molitor (mealworms) and Hermetia illucens (Black soldier fly) larvae were
analysed for the effect of feed composition on the fatty acid profiles. The larvae were raised …

Insect farming is more ecological than traditional animal farming, as it requires less water
and contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions. In our study, banded cricket (BC) and …

Simple Summary Insects are a promising source of lipids. Their fatty acid compositions can
vary as a function of diet composition, rearing conditions and developmental stage. In the …

Introduction Mass insect rearing is becoming increasingly pursued by food and feed industry
due to its high sustainability and low environmental impact. Yellow mealworm larvae …