The traditional consumption of edible insects is common in one third of the world's
population, mostly in Latin America, Africa and Asia. There are over one thousand identified …

Globally, there is a need to seek alternative sources of protein in addition to meat. This has
led to considerable interest in edible insects. Such insects form part of cultures and diets in …

Results: Insect nutritional composition showed high diversity between species. According to
the Ofcom model, no insects were significantly 'healthier'than meat products. The NVS …

Insects such as the black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) are currently being promoted
as an alternative protein source for animals and organic waste management agents. To play …

There is growing interest in insects as human food in academia, food and agricultural
industries, public institutions and the public at large. Yet many of the words and concepts …

Termites are mainly known for damage caused to human beings, both in urban and rural
areas. However, these insects play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter …

Global food production is anticipated to rise along with the growth of the global population.
As a result, creative solutions must be devised to ensure that everyone has access to …

Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest.
Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and environmental factors with …

Edible insects are a suitable source of valuable nutrients that can meet the nutritional
requirements for humans. Published scientific data on their nutritional value has been on the …

Background Edible insects are an important source of food to many African populations. The
longhorn grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Serville 1838), commonly known as senene in …