Edible insects have been considered as either nutritious food itemsper se, or as wholesome
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …

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 book assesses the potential of insects as food and feed, and summarizes existing
information and research on edible insects. The assessment is based on the most recent …

All over the world, a large proportion of the population consume insects as part of their diet.
In Western countries, however, the consumption of insects is perceived as a negative …

Although unconventional in the USA, entomophagy, or the practice of consuming insects,
can provide a nutritious relief to many malnourished people in developing countries. Edible …

Potential food shortages, human health challenges and environmental concerns, all
thematically linked to growing and aging global populations, drive the search for alternative …

The longhorn grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Serville), plays an important role as a food
source across Sub-Saharan Africa, where it is consumed as a delicacy in both rural and …

Description of the subject. Current trends suggest an increasing future demand for
conventional meats, which indicates a strong need to shift this dependency to other …

Most of world's fish and seafood are produced by aquaculture, which is one of the biggest
contributors to the world's food security. The substantial increase in prices of conventional …

Considerably large quotas of insect species worldwide are prospective sources of food with
high nutrient value, which suggests their importance in human diets. This study investigates …