Legal situation and consumer acceptance of insects being eaten as human food in different nations across the world–A comprehensive review

SA Siddiqui, E Tettey, BM Yunusa… - … Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Insect consumption is a traditional practice in many countries. Currently, the urgent need for
ensuring food sustainability and the high pressure from degrading environment are urging …

African traditional use of edible insects and challenges towards the future trends of food and feed

C Kipkoech, J Jaster-Keller… - Journal of Insects …, 2023 - wageningenacademic.com
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 …

The potential future of insects in the European food system: A systematic review based on the consumer point of view

G Mina, G Peira, A Bonadonna - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Edible insects recently gained attention as a potential contributor to the future sustainability
of the food system. Insect farming has indeed shown to have environmental and nutritional …

[HTML][HTML] Booming the bugs: How can marketing help increase consumer acceptance of insect-based food in Western countries?

B Puteri, B Jahnke, K Zander - Appetite, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Effect of Partial Substitution of Flour with Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) Powder on Dough and Biscuit Properties

X Xie, Z Yuan, K Fu, J An, L Deng - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) is a type of edible insect rich in protein that has become
popular as a protein-alternative ingredient in flour-based products to improve the nutritional …

Chemical Composition of Earthworm (Dendrobaena veneta Rosa) Biomass Is Suitable as an Alternative Protein Source

M Garczyńska, J Kostecka, G Pączka… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The selected chemical composition (dry matter, ash, total protein, and crude fat) of the
integumentary muscles of Dendrobaena veneta were determined, plus the dry matter (DM) …

[HTML][HTML] Willingness to Consume and Purchase Food with Edible Insects among Generation Z in Poland

A Platta, A Mikulec, M Radzymińska, S Kowalski… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
The consumption of insects (entomophagy) is attracting attention for economic,
environmental and health reasons. The wide range of edible insect species, rich in protein …

Large-scale production of house fly, Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae), larvae fed 3 manure types

CD Miranda, JA Cammack… - Journal of Economic …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
House flies, Musca domestica, L.,(Diptera: Muscidae) are well-known pests at animal
facilities; however, they can be used for manure biodegradation. Utilizing house flies to …

Effect of mealworm powder substitution on the properties of high-gluten wheat dough and bread based on different baking methods

X Xie, K Cai, Z Yuan, L Shang, L Deng - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) are protein-rich edible insects that have been regarded as
novel food ingredients. In this study, high-gluten wheat flour was formulated with dried …

The Influence of Different Sustainable Substrates on the Nutritional Value of Tenebrio molitor Larvae

A Jankauskienė, D Aleknavičius, S Kiseliovienė… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Every year, over 30% of food production is wasted. However, promoting a sustainable food
supply not only fosters economic stability in agriculture and the food industry, but also …