Chemical composition, nutrient quality and acceptability of edible insects are affected by species, developmental stage, gender, diet, and processing method
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 …
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …
Global status of insects as food and feed source: A review
S Govorushko - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Entomophagy (eating insects) has a long history. Currently, 2 billion people in
113 countries consume insects (Tao, Li 2018). However, in many states (mainly Western) …
113 countries consume insects (Tao, Li 2018). However, in many states (mainly Western) …
Nutritional composition of five commercial edible insects in South Korea
The nutritional potential of five preferred insect species used as food and feed in Korea,
Allomyrina dichotoma (Coleoptera: Dynastidae), Protaetia brevitarsis (Coleoptera …
Allomyrina dichotoma (Coleoptera: Dynastidae), Protaetia brevitarsis (Coleoptera …
Edible insects as innovative foods: Nutritional and functional assessments
In the face of rising population, food insecurity is emerging as a global challenge. Nutritious
sources of food are frantically being searched for and so far underutilized food candidates …
sources of food are frantically being searched for and so far underutilized food candidates …
Effects of traditional processing techniques on the nutritional and microbiological quality of four edible insect species used for food and feed in East Africa
Edible insects are increasingly being considered as food and feed ingredients because of
their rich nutrient content. Already, edible insect farming has taken-off in Africa, but quality …
their rich nutrient content. Already, edible insect farming has taken-off in Africa, but quality …
Insect fatty acids: A comparison of lipids from three Orthopterans and Tenebrio molitor L. larvae
In order to explore some potential insect sources of food lipids, the lipid compositions of
three Orthopterans (Acheta domesticus, Conocephalus discolor and Chorthippus parallelus) …
three Orthopterans (Acheta domesticus, Conocephalus discolor and Chorthippus parallelus) …
The ecosystem services provided by social insects: traits, management tools and knowledge gaps
Social insects, ie ants, bees, wasps and termites, are key components of ecological
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …
communities, and are important ecosystem services (ESs) providers. Here, we review the …
The high level of protein content reported in insects for food and feed is overestimated
A Jonas-Levi, JJI Martinez - Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2017 - Elsevier
The potential of insects as a source of protein for future food and feed is widely admitted in
the last couple years and is the object of numerous studies. The Kjeldahl method is widely …
the last couple years and is the object of numerous studies. The Kjeldahl method is widely …
Economic and ecological importance of termites: A global review
S Govorushko - Entomological Science, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In this review article, the positive and negative impacts of termites on ecosystems and
human activities are examined. Various ecosystem services provided by termites–their …
human activities are examined. Various ecosystem services provided by termites–their …
Influence of Lactobacillus buchneri on soybean curd residue co-conversion by black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) for food and feedstock production
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) can reduce
environmental pollution and convert organic wastes into biomass that is rich in protein and …
environmental pollution and convert organic wastes into biomass that is rich in protein and …