Insects are part of the human diet in many parts of the world. Their nutritional value is widely
recognized. Currently, most edible insects are harvested from the wild, although semi …

Simple Summary Edible insects are a promising alternative food source due to their high
nutritional composition and sustainable production. The nutritional value of edible insects is …

The processing of insects is paramount to deliver safe and high quality raw materials,
ingredients and products for large-scale food and feed applications. Depending upon the …

At present, insects are rarely used by the European food industry, but they are a subject of
growing interest as an alternative source of raw materials. The risks associated with the use …

The current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that we are not prepared to deal with
food security amid unexpected situations; the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) has …

Edible insects are being accepted by a growing number of consumers in recent years not
only as a snack but also as a side dish or an ingredient to produce other foods. Most of the …

Edible insects and their ingredients are considered as a novel, sustainable and high-quality
nutritional source for their potential use as food and feed. However, they are highly …

Mealworms are new food products in Europe, but consumers do not know how to cook them.
Although cooking could increase the safety, acceptability, palatability, and digestibility of …

Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and
fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets …

Production of insects for food and feed purposes is rapidly emerging in Europe, filling an
important niche of locally supplied protein and fat sources with improved environmental …