Food security and environmental issues have become global crises that need transformative
solutions. As livestock production is becoming less sustainable, alternative sources of …

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 …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel
Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on frozen and dried …

Insects are for many nations and ethnic groups an indispensable part of the diet. From a
nutritional point of view, insects have significant protein content. It varies from 20 to 76% of …

The practice of eating insects has been documented for a long time. With obvious economic
and environmental advantages, edible insects are in the spotlight recently due to their …

Edible insects are expected to become an important nutrient source for animals and humans
in the Western world in the near future. However, before insects can be put on the market …

The present opinion has the format of a risk profile and presents potential biological and
chemical hazards as well as allergenicity and environmental hazards associated with …

Novel protein sources (like insects, algae, duckweed, and rapeseed) are expected to enter
the European feed and food market as replacers for animal‐derived proteins. However, food …

Edible insects have emerged as an alternative and sustainable source of high-quality,
animal-derived protein and fat for livestock production or direct human nutrition. During the …

The nutritional benefits associated with edible insects have led to the recognition of the
important role that edible insects can play in improving global food and nutrition security …