Legislation and legal frame work for sustainable edible insects use in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-020-00291-9
Abstract: Insects are vital source of protein, and have many advantages as food and feed, when compared to livestock. They are relatively easy to rear and require only small portion of land (mini livestock), uses less… read more here.
Keywords: insects; edible insects; legislation legal; frame work ... See more keywords
Protein, amino acid and mineral composition of some edible insects from Thailand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2019.02.002
Abstract: Abstract This paper focuses on the nutritional profiles of four edible insects from Thailand: the Bombay locust, scarab beetle, house cricket, and mulberry silkworm. The insects were ‘high’ in protein ranging from 27 g to 54 g/100 g… read more here.
Keywords: insects; amino; source; edible insects ... See more keywords
Effect of developmental stage on the nutritional value of edible insects. A case study with Blaberus craniifer and Zophobas morio
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2020.103570
Abstract: Abstract As the demand for sustainable, cost-effective food production increases, edible insects are an important alternative to traditional livestock as a source of human food. Understanding the differences in the nutritional composition of edible insects… read more here.
Keywords: insects; quality; edible insects; developmental stage ... See more keywords
Functional properties of edible insects: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0954422421000366
Abstract: Consumption of edible insects has been widely suggested as an environmentally sustainable substitute for meat to reduce GHG emissions. However, the novel research field for edible insects rely on the content of bioactive ingredients and… read more here.
Keywords: properties edible; insects; functional properties; insects systematic ... See more keywords
Edible insects prevent changes to brain monoamine profiles from malnourishment in weaned rats.
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DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2022.2104692
Abstract: Background: Childhood malnutrition can have devastating consequences on health, behavior, and cognition. Edible insects are sustainable low cost high protein and iron nutritious foods that can prevent malnutrition. However, it is unclear whether insect-based diets… read more here.
Keywords: monoamine; insects; brain; malnutrition ... See more keywords
Commerce of Edible Insects in the State of Morelos, Mexico
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DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieaa106
Abstract: Abstract The present study deals with the taxonomical analysis of the edible insects commercialized in the state of Morelos, Mexico. We have recorded two species under the order Orthoptera and four species under Hemiptera–Heteroptera. Our… read more here.
Keywords: edible insects; insects; state morelos; morelos mexico ... See more keywords
Identification of antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory peptides obtained by simulated gastrointestinal digestion of three edible insects species (Gryllodes sigillatus, Tenebrio molitor, Schistocerca gragaria)
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DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13848
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of heat treatment of edible insects on antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities of peptide fractions from hydrolysates obtained by in vitro gastrointestinal digestion thereof. Identification of bioactive… read more here.
Keywords: anti inflammatory; insects; edible insects; antioxidant anti ... See more keywords
‘Minilivestock’ farming: Who is farming edible insects in Europe and North America?
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DOI: 10.1177/1440783318815304
Abstract: An innovative food sector is emerging in North America and Europe: edible insects. Eating insects is not new; farming insects for human consumption is novel. This article provides an overview of entomophagy to contextualise this… read more here.
Keywords: insects; edible insects; minilivestock farming; farming farming ... See more keywords
The effects of season, geography, and urbanization on the diversity of edible insects at food markets in Laos
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267307
Abstract: Laos, a mountainous and landlocked country located in Southeast Asia, has the highest percentage of people using insects as food in the world. Lao people obtain edible insects through harvesting in the natural environment and… read more here.
Keywords: insects; geography; insects food; edible insects ... See more keywords
Dietary Modulation of Oxidative Stress From Edible Insects: A Mini-Review
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.642551
Abstract: Edible insects are proposed as a nutritious and environmentally sustainable alternative source to animal proteins, due to their numerous advantages in terms of reduced ecological impact and high nutritional value. However, the novelty for edible… read more here.
Keywords: insects; edible insects; review; dietary modulation ... See more keywords
Edible Insects in Latin America: A Sustainable Alternative for Our Food Security
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.904812
Abstract: Nowadays, the food industry faces paramount challenges in different areas, since worldwide consumers are increasing every day, and at the same time, they are demanding new convenient products. Recent studies show that the current food… read more here.
Keywords: food; insects; food security; latin america ... See more keywords