Alternatywne i egzotyczne źródła białka zwierzęcego w żywieniu człowieka w kontekście racjonalnego wykorzystania zasobów środowiska

Mroczek, Katarzyna

doi:10.15584/pjsd.2020.24.1.10

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“…The fatty acid composition of insects is comparable to that of fish and poultry fats [13]. However, insects contain a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids compared to saturated fatty acids [17][18][19].…”

Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 92%

“…The content of essential amino acids and protein digestibility in insects is comparable to those found in chicken eggs. Insect peptides have antioxidative properties, which can positively impact human health [13,14]. Furthermore, proteins 2 from crickets and mealworm can be modified through enzymatic hydrolysis to enhance their sensory properties, thus expanding their potential applications in the food industry [15].…”

Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

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Market Availability of Insect-Based Food Products in Poland

Szulc¹

2023

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In Poland, there has recently been a lot of interest in the possible use of insects as a new food source. Since they have many nutritional and environmental advantages, insects are a promising and sustainable source of protein. Although, in many parts of the world insects are a highly valued food, in Poland the development of insect-based food has only recently started, and the availability of products on the market is constantly increasing. This study examines the market availability of food products with insect additives in Poland, considering both online and sta-tionary stores. The assortment of products was analyzed based on the country of origin, insect species, form of insects, and product category. Polish consumers have more access to in-sect-based food products than ever before, with whole insects, protein bars, and powdered ver-sions predominating the market's offers..

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Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

Market Availability of Insect-Based Food Products in Poland

Szulc¹

2023

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“…A promising alternative to conventional sources of protein is edible insects, which have immense potential as a component of the human diet due to their high nutritional value [2,6]. Insects have been recognized globally as a potential source of nutritional components, including proteins [7][8][9][10][11], carbohydrates [12][13][14], and lipids [2,15,16], coupled with an abundance of various vitamins and minerals [12,13]. Edible insects have a good nutritional profile and offer individual benefits when incorporated into the diet.…”

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Edible Insects: A Study of the Availability of Insect-Based Food in Poland

Szulc

2023

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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 researchers and food manufacturers to consumers and culinary experts. For example, research institutions have been conducting studies to assess the nutritional value and environmental impact of insect-based foods, while food companies are actively experimenting on how incorporating insect-based ingredients into their product lines affects consumer preferences. Although insect-based food products are highly valued in many parts of the world, their development has only gained attention in Poland over the last decade. Researchers and startups began conducting studies and developing insect-based food alternatives at the beginning of 2015. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the market availability of insect-based food products in Poland. Since the success of insect-based food products in the Polish market depends on the willingness of consumers to buy this type of food alternative, the results of a narrow recent literature review have been summarized in this study and point out consumer perceptions and barriers to choosing insect-based food products. The aim of this narrow literature review was to provide information on consumer perceptions and barriers to consuming insect-based food products so that producers and manufacturers in Poland can design marketing strategies. To achieve the aim of this study, the websites of several food stores were examined that sell insect-based food products in Poland and created a database. Then, to identify the perceptions and barriers towards insect-based food products, the results of a few studies conducted in Poland and other countries were summarized. Six online food stores operating in Poland that sell insect-based food products were found. In total, seventy-three products that were available on the market were analyzed. The results showed that Polish consumers have access to a large variety of insect-based food alternatives, such as whole insects, protein bars, and several types of powdered insect-based food products. However, their purchasing behavior is reluctant due to several barriers, such as food neophobia and disgust, lack of familiarity with the product, lack of information about the handling and preparation of insects, and ways to incorporate insects into the daily diets of consumers. Insect-based food producers and manufacturers in Poland should consider these results when tailoring their marketing strategies.

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Alternatywne i egzotyczne źródła białka zwierzęcego w żywieniu człowieka w kontekście racjonalnego wykorzystania zasobów środowiska

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Market Availability of Insect-Based Food Products in Poland

Market Availability of Insect-Based Food Products in Poland

Edible Insects: A Study of the Availability of Insect-Based Food in Poland

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