Current knowledge on the microbiota of edible insects intended for human consumption: A state-of-the-art review

C Garofalo, V Milanović, F Cardinali, L Aquilanti… - Food Research …, 2019 - Elsevier
Because of their positive nutritional characteristics and low environmental impact, edible
insects might be considered a 'food of the future'. However, there are safety concerns …

Postharvest processes of edible insects in Africa: A review of processing methods, and the implications for nutrition, safety and new products development

C Mutungi, FG Irungu, J Nduko, F Mutua… - Critical Reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
In many African cultures, insects are part of the diet of humans and domesticated animals.
Compared to conventional food and feed sources, insects have been associated with a low …

[PDF][PDF] Nutritional composition and microbiology of some edible insects commonly eaten in Africa, hurdles and future prospects: A critical review

EN Amadi, DB Kiin-Kabari - Journal of Food: Microbiology, Safety …, 2016 - researchgate.net
An overview of the microbiology and nutritional composition of eight (8) insects, Bunaea
alcinoe, Rhynchophorus phoenicis, Gonimbrasia belina, Gryllotalpa africana, Cirina forda …

Structural characterization of phytochemical content, antibacterial, and antifungal activities of Juglans regia L. leaves cultivated in Algeria

A Bennacer, F Sahir-Halouane… - Biocatalysis and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Many microorganisms cause diseases to plants, animals and humans. Recently, natural
compounds extracted from different medicinal and officinal plants have had a promising …

Evaluation of indoor air for bacteria organisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles in a government health institution

S Wemedo, V Robinson - Journal of Advances in …, 2018 - science.sdpublishers.org
Aim: To evaluate environmental bacteria isolates from a government health institution and
their antimicrobial profile. Place and Duration of Study: The sampled location was the mini …

Toxicity of spent phone batteries on microflora in marine, brackish and freshwater ecosystems

SI Douglas, RR Nrior… - Journal of Advances in …, 2018 - article.researchpromo.com
Aim: To analyse and compare the effect of two products of spent phone batteries on bacteria
(Pseudomonas sp.) and fungi (Mucor sp.) in marine, brackish and freshwater using standard …

[HTML][HTML] Edible beetles (Coleoptera) as human food–a comprehensive review

SA Siddiqui, AN Yüksel, SS Ercan, ASA Manap… - Journal of Insects as …, 2024 - brill.com
The consumption of edible Coleoptera, or beetles, is examined in this review as a viable
remedy for the rising world food demand brought on by the population's predicted expansion …

[PDF][PDF] Comparative ecotoxicological assay of E-waste (Phone Batteries) on some aquatic micro flora

LB Kpormon, SI Douglas - Journal of Advances in Biology & …, 2018 - researchgate.net
Aim: To determine and compare the effect of used phone batteries on Nitrosomonas spp. in
tri aquatic bodies Study Design: The study employs experimental design and statistical …

Nutrient composition of Blaptica dubia (Order: Blattodea) as an alternative protein source

PY Lam, NSA Latif, K Thevan, PV Rao… - Journal of Tropical …, 2018 - journal.umk.edu.my
Blaptica dubia is a cockroach that used as feed for most reptiles and amphibians because of
it nutritive value. Its alternative protein sources can replace the current high priced imported …

Microbiological assessment of rainwater and air quality of some areas in Port Harcourt

A Owhonka, N Otokin, K Victor… - South Asian Journal …, 2023 - info.submit4journal.com
The microbiological quality of Rainwater and air of the market, hospital, and residential area
was evaluated. Roof-harvested and direct rainwater samples were collected from the three …