Edible insects are gaining traction worldwide for research and development. This review
synthesizes a large and well-established body of research literature on the high nutritional …

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 …

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 …

How healthy are insects? This is a highly relevant question in view of the global interest in
the potential of insects as a sustainable food source in food systems and diets. Edible …

Consumption of edible insects has been widely suggested as an environmentally
sustainable substitute for meat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the novel …

Simple Summary Edible insects are a promising alternative food source due to their high
nutritional composition and sustainable production. The nutritional value of edible insects is …

Insects are a significant source of food for millions of people worldwide. Since ancient times,
insects in medicine have been contributing to the treatment of diseases in humans and …

Edible insects are being accepted by a growing number of consumers in recent years not
only as a snack but also as a side dish or an ingredient to produce other foods. Most of the …

Over the last decade, the urgency to find alternative and sustainable protein sources has
prompted an exponential increase in the interest in insects as a human food source. Edible …

This Special Issue of Foods explores different aspects of how insects can be used as a novel
resource for food and feed. Some contributions deal with questions of acceptability and …