This paper reviews entomophagy as practised in Africa within the context of food and
nutritional security by providing an inventory of the various species of insects that are …

Insect consumption is a traditional practice in many countries. Currently, the urgent need for
ensuring food sustainability and the high pressure from degrading environment are urging …

Purpose Broader acceptance of entomophagy (ie human consumption of insects) will
depend on factors that impact consumers' perceptions of edible insects. The purpose of this …

Insects as food and feed have the potential to alleviate food, feed and nutrition insecurity in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) against a backdrop of climate change. Such use has gained …

Edible insect consumption called entomophagy is very important in ensuring food security
especially in a developing country like Nigeria, but promotion of entomophagy after a long …

BACKGROUND The health status of the indigenous people of Ratanakiri Province,
Cambodia, is significantly lower compared with that of the rest of the nation. The …

Wild harvested edible insects have potential to contribute to nutrition security, yet their
nutritional composition is often unknown. This study investigated the nutritional composition …

Edible insects are imperative as food, feed, and other products for industries, but commercial
farming and utilization of insects as food, feed and industries is seldom in Nigeria. However …

Cricket farming can have a positive impact on rural development and rural economy in low-
and middle-income countries. Moreover, crickets have the potential to address food and …

Abstract Nutrient and Antinutrient Compositions of Some Edible Insect Species in Northern
Nigeria. The nutrient and antinutrient compositions of Moth caterpillar (Cirinaforda), Termite …