There are two major problems that we are facing currently. Firstly, a growing human
population continues to contribute to the increased food demand. Secondly, the volume of …

Population growth and unprecedented economic growth and urbanization, especially in low-
and middle-income countries, coupled with extreme weather patterns, the high …

Each year, the food supply chain produces more than 1.3 billion tons of food and agricultural
waste, which poses serious environmental problems. The loss of the massive quantity of …

Simple Summary The use of insects as a new source of lipids is a topic of great interest from
both environmental and economic points of view. In addition to use in feed and energy …

In the last 10 years, the interest to use insects as food and feed has increased exponentially.
In tropical zones, insects are a common food item as they are more readily available as food …

Over the past years, several insect species have gained increased attention as feedstock for
food, feed, and industrial applications. One such species is Hermetia illucens, whose larvae …

Simple Summary Insects are among the most numerous and abundant animal species on
the planet. They are currently regarded as the most promising and sustainable source of …

Black soldier fly (BSF)(Hermetia illucens) larvae are currently being developed as
bioconversion agents for organic waste treatment. The resulting larvae or prepupae have a …

Acheta domesticus is an insect offering several nutritional and technological opportunities
for the food industry. After a positive safety assessment as novel foods by the European …

Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and
fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets …