Meat represents an important protein source, even in developing countries, but its
production is scarcely sustainable, and its excessive consumption poses health issues. An …

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 …

Edible insects have the potential to become one of the major future foods. In fact, they can
be considered cheap, highly nutritious, and healthy food sources. International agencies …

Wild harvested edible insects are characterised by high protein and mineral contents with
potential to contribute substantially to nutrition security. However, nutritional content is only …

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 …

The use of insects in traditional medicine and unveiling the chemical structure of the bright
pigments in butterfly wings led to the discovery of bioactive phenolic compounds in the …

With entomophagy gaining popularity in the Western hemisphere as a solution for future
food insecurity, research on alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, has become …

The practice of eating insects is not a new phenomenon; however, the interest for their
consumption has increased in recent years due to their recognized nutritional value (high …

Edible insects represent an understudied food resource that may promote human health.
They characteristically contain ample protein, healthy fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins, and …

The aim of this study was to do qualitative screening and quantification of phytochemical
and anti-nutrient characteristics of four (4) selected marginalized vegetables (Dicerocaryum …