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 …

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 …

In recent years in Western Europe, studies on entomophagy have drawn the attention of
many researchers interested in identifying parameters that could improve the acceptability of …

Despite their nutritional and ecological potential, insect-based food is rarely accepted by
consumers. There may be a discrepancy between the consumers' understanding of the …

Edible insects are healthy and sustainable but are rejected as food in Western populations
due to disgust. We tested the effectiveness of written interventions to reduce disgust and …

Despite the potential health-and sustainability-related benefits of insect-based food
products, many consumers do not perceive them as an alternative to conventional foods …

There is a pressing need for a transition toward more sustainable diets, which has become a
shared priority for both consumers and businesses. Innovation is becoming increasingly …

In Poland, there has been a significant surge of interest in exploring insects as a novel food
source in recent years. This increased interest is evident in various sectors of society, from …

Low consumer acceptance of edible insects and insect‐based products is one of the main
barriers to the successful implementation of entomophagy in Western countries. This …

To better understand food-disgust, we investigated the long-standing theory that disgust
towards a food causes it to taste 'bad'. To induce disgust, participants were served cookies …