The idea of insects as human food in the Western world has only been around for a few
decades. Insect products can be a substitute for conventional meat because: 1) their …

Simple Summary Insects have been identified as an alternative in the development of food
systems and as a response to the growing demand for protein in the world. Edible insects …

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 …

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 …

Whether for ethical or personal health considerations, people are increasingly searching for
avenues to diversify their protein intake sources. Across all main categories of alternative …

Purpose Aversion linked to disgust and neophobia is the primary reason for human
reluctance towards edible insects as a sustainable food source. Stimulating positive …

Positive experiences with insect food items that highlight the benefits of insect production
and reduce the novelty of entomophagy are needed. Toward this goal, we developed an …

Animal-and plant-based foods are considered staple foods worldwide. As the population
increases, new alternative foods with higher nutritional value and sustainable nature are …

With the world's population continuing to grow, ensuring sustainable protein sources for
everyone is becoming increasingly challenging. Despite meat being considered …

As food supply practices must adapt to the reality of limited natural resources, alternative
solutions must be found to meet the dietary needs of a growing world population. Edible …