The traditional consumption of edible insects is common in one third of the world's
population, mostly in Latin America, Africa and Asia. There are over one thousand identified …

Insects, a traditional food in many parts of the world, are highly nutritious and especially rich
in proteins and thus represent a potential food and protein source. A compilation of 236 …

This paper reviews entomophagy as practised in Africa within the context of food and
nutritional security by providing an inventory of the various species of insects that are …

Edible insects are an important protein rich natural resource that can contribute to resilient
food security. Edible insects not only play an important role in traditional diets, but are also …

Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

Livestock production is among the most ecologically harmful of all anthropogenic activities. It
has massive direct and indirect contributions to global warming besides causing widespread …

The objective of this study was to gain knowledge on the nutrient composition of
Macrotermes subhylanus, Pseudacanthotermes militaris, Macrotermes bellicosus and …

The nutritional potential of Oecophylla smaragdina and Odontotermes sp., two common
species of insects used as food by tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh and elsewhere in …

There is growing interest in insects as human food in academia, food and agricultural
industries, public institutions and the public at large. Yet many of the words and concepts …

In the current times of climate change, the intense use of insects as a protein source is
gaining popularity worldwide, and will likely contribute to increased nutrient intake in food …