Insects as Valuable Sources of Protein and Peptides: Production, Functional Properties, and Challenges

FFB Hasnan, Y Feng, T Sun, K Parraga, M Schwarz… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, the critical need to ensure food
security becomes increasingly pronounced. In response to the urgent problems posed by …

Bioactive compounds and biological activity in edible insects: A review

M de la Luz Sánchez-Estrada, H Aguirre-Becerra… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
New strategies to combat hunger are a current and urgent demand. The increase in
population has generated a high demand for products and services that affect food …

Extraction, characterization, and use of edible insect oil–A review

VA Cruz, CM Vicentini-Polette, DR Magalhaes… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Population growth is driving the search for new food sources, including entomophagy, ie, a
diet based on edible insects. Insect powder are rich in essential fatty acids, minerals …

Evaluation of Roasting and Grilling Effects on Chemical Composition, Volatile Profiles, and Toxicity of Stink Bugs (Tessaratoma papillosa): Implications for Utilization …

H Li, T Chumroenphat, P Boonarsa, J Yahuafai… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
The stink bug (Tessaratoma papillosa) is a highly popular edible insect in Thai traditional
cuisine, but little research has investigated the effects of heat treatment on the quality of stink …

[HTML][HTML] Mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina)-An exclusive African edible insect as human food-A comprehensive review

SA Siddiqui, DK Mahanta, TK Bhoi, A Ahmad… - Future Foods, 2024 - Elsevier
Edible insects have drawn more attention in recent years as a reliable source of nutrition
with an opportunity to alleviate a number of issues with the current global food chain. They …

Impact of In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion on the Phenolic Bioaccessibility and Bioactive Properties of Insect-Containing Beef Burgers

G Rocchetti, G Zengin, G Giuberti, M Cervini, L Lucini - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Mealworm, migratory locust, and house cricket have recently been recognized by the
European Commission as novel foods, thus being suitable in different food applications. In …

Effects of edible insect powders as meat partial substitute on physicochemical properties and storage stability of pork patties

N Choi, S Park, Y Park, G Park, S Oh… - Food Science of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In this study, physicochemical and antioxidant properties, and storage stability (1, 3, and 7
days) of pork patties added with edible insect powders (EIP) of four species (Larvae of …

Helix aspersa aspersa flour: An evaluation for dietary supplementation

D Bongiorno, C Giosuè, S Indelicato, G Avellone… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
This study assesses the nutritional composition and safety of lab-produced snail flour
derived from Helix aspersa aspersa, an herbivorous pulmonated gastropod mollusc that …

Edible Insects as Sustainable and Nutrient-Rich Food Sources: Exploring Innovations and Advancements for Future Food Practices–A Comprehensive Review

M Salgado-Ramos, JM Castagnini, BN Dar… - Food Reviews …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The utilization of edible insects (EIs) as an alternative source of nutrients and functional
foods has gained substantial recognition in recent years, opening doors to sustainable food …

[HTML][HTML] Edible Lepidoptera as human foods–a comprehensive review

SA Siddiqui, N Ngah, AM Eddy-Doh, I Ucak… - Journal of Insects as …, 2023 - brill.com
As the global population continues to grow, traditional protein sources like meat and fish are
becoming increasingly unsustainable due to their environmental impact. Edible insects, on …