Two new edible insect species from Ghana and their chemical content evaluation
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-021-00497-5
Abstract: The present study was aimed to determine the concentration of elements in two edible insect species Microcerotermes parvulus (Sjostedt, 1911) and Pheidole megacephala (Fabricius 1793) from Ghana. Elements (Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Se, Br, Sr,… read more here.
Keywords: edible insect; two new; species ghana; insect species ... See more keywords
Proteomics based approach for edible insect fingerprinting in novel food: Differential efficiency according to selected model species
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107135
Abstract: Abstract For insect-based formulations, food analysis is essential to ensure authenticity. According to the spread of the real-time-polymerase chain reaction technique, it started to be tested for entomological occurrence in food with limited success according… read more here.
Keywords: edible insect; proteomics based; model; based approach ... See more keywords
How to enhance the image of edible insect restaurants: Focusing on perceived risk theory
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2020.102464
Abstract: Abstract Although edible insects are getting attention all over the world, consumers are still reluctant to visit edible insect restaurants. Thus, the objective of this research is to explore what risks customers perceive in edible… read more here.
Keywords: image edible; edible insect; insect restaurants; perceived risk ... See more keywords
Consumer value‐based edible insect market segmentation [edible insect market segmentation]
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DOI: 10.1111/1748-5967.12490
Abstract: Edible insect food products have been launched and in the market since 2011. Since then the number of companies that produce edible insect food product has increased greatly. However, the guidance of how these firms… read more here.
Keywords: edible insect; market; consumer; insect market ... See more keywords
Edible insect protein for food applications: Extraction, composition, and functional properties
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DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.13362
Abstract: This study sought to establish an optimized procedure for extraction of protein from microwave‐dried larvae of an edible insect, Hermetia illucens (HIL), and to determine and compare the amino acid (AA) component, intrinsic fluorescence (IF),… read more here.
Keywords: protein; functional properties; extraction; edible insect ... See more keywords
Proximate, Physicochemical, Techno-Functional and Antioxidant Properties of Three Edible Insect (Gonimbrasia belina, Hermetia illucens and Macrotermes subhylanus) Flours
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11070976
Abstract: In this study, edible insect flours from Gonimbrasia belina (Mashonzha), Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly larvae) and Macrotermes subhylanus (Madzhulu) were prepared and assessed in terms of proximal, physicochemical, techno-functional and antioxidant properties. The crude… read more here.
Keywords: gonimbrasia belina; insect flours; techno functional; edible insect ... See more keywords
Foodborne Diseases in the Edible Insect Industry in Europe—New Challenges and Old Problems
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DOI: 10.3390/foods12040770
Abstract: Insects play a key role in European agroecosystems. Insects provide important ecosystem services and make a significant contribution to the food chain, sustainable agriculture, the farm-to-fork (F2F) strategy, and the European Green Deal. Edible insects… read more here.
Keywords: insect based; insects; food chain; foodborne diseases ... See more keywords
Functional Properties of Extracted Protein from Edible Insect Larvae and Their Interaction with Transglutaminase
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DOI: 10.3390/foods9050591
Abstract: Global concern about food supply shortage has increased interest on novel food sources. Among them, edible insects have been studied as a potential major food source. This study aimed to improve the functional properties of… read more here.
Keywords: functional properties; protein edible; edible insect; incubation ... See more keywords
Edible Insect Consumption for Human and Planetary Health: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811653
Abstract: This systematic review aimed to examine the health outcomes and environmental impact of edible insect consumption. Following PRISMA-P guidelines, PubMed, Medline ProQuest, and Cochrane Library databases were searched until February 2021. Twenty-five articles met inclusion… read more here.
Keywords: health; insects; systematic review; planetary health ... See more keywords
Edible Insect Farming in the Context of the EU Regulations and Marketing—An Overview
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13050446
Abstract: Simple Summary Insects have been identified as an alternative in the development of food systems and as a response to the growing demand for protein in the world. Edible insects have been recognized as an… read more here.
Keywords: food; insects; edible insect; edible insects ... See more keywords
Chemical Composition, Nutritional Value, and Acceptance of Nut Bars with the Addition of Edible Insect Powder
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238472
Abstract: Six types of nut-based bars with the addition of edible insect flour were obtained. Flours made from three different insects (Tenebrio molitor L., Acheta domesticus L., Alphitobius diaperinus P.) were used at two different additive… read more here.
Keywords: acceptance; addition; addition edible; value ... See more keywords