Edible insects have been considered as either nutritious food itemsper se, or as wholesome
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …

The idea of insects as human food in the Western world has only been around for a few
decades. Insect products can be a substitute for conventional meat because: 1) their …

Recently, attention has been drawn to the fact that increasing the consumption of edible
insects may positively impact the state of the natural environment and reduce the problem of …

Animal-based foods have traditionally been viewed as dietary staples because they provide
many essential nutrients; however, edible insects have the potential to serve as healthy …

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 …

For thousands of years, edible insects have been used as food to alleviate hunger and
improve malnutrition. Some insects have also been used as medicines because of their …

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 …

Despite growing interest in the use of insects as food, uptake of insect-based foods in
Europe is low. Existing research into Western consumer acceptance of insects as food tends …

Edible crickets are among the praised insects that are gaining recognition as human food
and livestock feed with a potential of contributing to food security and reduction of …

Background Consuming insects as an alternative protein source is considered a future trend
and a viable strategy that could potentially contribute to global food security. Insects are a …