Highlights•Sustainability is a driving factor for the acceptance of insects as food, however it
is not the main reason for consumption.•The acceptance of insects as food is complex and …

Edible insects have been touted as a sustainable food of the future, but for Western
consumers, the concept of entomophagy is largely unfamiliar and often disgusting. This …

Circular economy is presented in the agri-food industry as a new paradigm that could
alleviate the food waste alarming problem by reintegrating the industry's waste into the food …

In the context of overproduction and overconsumption that has peaked in recent decades,
40% of the food produced in Canada is wasted, half of which is lost along the supply chain …

Implications• Edible insect markets are rapidly expanding, driven by consumer demand for
sustainable food.• Edible insect production volumes are still too small to drive a massive …

Edible insects could be a promising answer to the question of how to feed a growing human
population with a healthier and more sustainable source of protein. Despite the increasing …

Insects have been a component of the human diet for ages, but their popularity as human
food has only expanded considerably in recent years due to their potential as a large future …

Abstract Background In Western societies, the acceptability of entomophagy is low despite
the sustainable and nutritional benefits of insects. It is recognized that insect meals …

Mexico is a multi-diverse country where insect consumption has been associated with
traditional practices. Nevertheless, there are no studies regarding differences in …

The objective of this study was to evaluate sensory perception and consumers' attitude and
liking of products with different textures, crisps and pâtés, with added mealworm ingredient …