Insects and their larvae have attracted attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional
commodities in animal feeds. There are currently eight authorised insect species, where …

The challenge of feeding over 9 billion humans by 2050 requires a 'rethink'of the current
linear food production system. In the view of a circular economy, insects can provide a …

Sustainability, circular economy and alternative production systems are urgent imperatives
for humanity and animal husbandry. Unless wasted, agri-food by-products can offer a …

Simple Summary Insects are an important source of protein but insect fat increasingly slides
into focus due to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Tenebrio molitor larvae were …

Simple Summary The mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) is among the species considered to
have the greatest potential to become a valid source of protein for consumption. In this study …

Simple Summary Insects are a promising source of lipids. Their fatty acid compositions can
vary as a function of diet composition, rearing conditions and developmental stage. In the …

Simple Summary Due to the forecasted overpopulation of the globe in the coming decades,
the possibility of using nutrients (proteins, fats, vitamins) from sustainable sources such as …

The objective of this special issue is to highlight the current state of research in the field of
insects as food and feed, but also other aspects on the exploitation of insect farming. In this …

As the industrial insect production sector is rapidly growing, the high production cost of
insects forms a constraint for the further growth of the insect industry. One of the main factors …

Plant proteases are well known for their various industrial applications. Papain, present in
papaya latex (Carica papaya) and pineapple bromelain (Ananas comosus), is undoubtedly …