Insects are part of the human diet in many parts of the world. Their nutritional value is widely
recognized. Currently, most edible insects are harvested from the wild, although semi …

Abstract A 60–70% increase in consumption of animal products is expected by 2050. This
increase in the consumption will demand enormous resources, the feed being the most …

Potential food shortages, human health challenges and environmental concerns, all
thematically linked to growing and aging global populations, drive the search for alternative …

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 …

This research reviews the contribution of insects to man in his zeal to improve and widen his
sources of food, feed and nutrition. It critically looks at major edible insects and how flies and …

ABSTRACT COVID-19 is a challenge for indigenous communities in Mexico. Social
inequalities and limited access to services combine with historical patterns of discrimination …

Alternative foods have emerged as one of the hot research topics aiming at alleviating food
shortage. Insects are one of the alternative foods due to their rich nutrients. Processing is a …

Food geographies have long grappled with the interplay between production and
consumption. Theories of practice offer productive new ways of conceptualising the mutual …

Insects have great potential to serve as a sustainable food source owing to their notable
nutritional value, high feed conversion rate, and low environmental footprint. The sharing of …

Mexico is a multi-diverse country where insect consumption has been associated with
traditional practices. Nevertheless, there are no studies regarding differences in …