Possibilities of edible insects use in European countries, are now an increasingly debated
issue. Insects in Asian, African, Central American and South Central American cultures are …

Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a drought‐tolerant, staple food crop that is
grown in tropical and subtropical areas. As an important raw material, cassava is a valuable …

Wastewater irrigated fields can cause potential contamination with heavy metals to soil and
groundwater, thus pose a threat to human beings. The current study was designed to …

The present opinion has the format of a risk profile and presents potential biological and
chemical hazards as well as allergenicity and environmental hazards associated with …

The aim of the present investigation is to determine the nutritional composition of various
insects and their potential uses as alternative protein sources in animal diets. The feeding …

Thermal drying technologies have attracted significant R&D efforts owing to the rising
demand for improved product quality and reduced operating cost as well as diminished …

Yacon juice powder can be used as a highly nutritious ingredient in several food
preparations. To this purpose, factors such as moisture content, density, porosity and …

Research in natural polymeric materials has witnessed growing interest and attention. This
is attributable to a number of factors which include their relative abundance, low cost, and …

The influence of processing methods of toasting and solar drying on the in vitro protein
digestibility and vitamins content of edible winged termites, green grasshoppers, and brown …

The increase in global demand for healthy food products and initiatives to ensure food
security in developing countries has focused on the cultivation of drought-resistant and …