Edible lichens and its unique bioactives: A review of its pharmacological and food applications

Rethinavelu, Gayathri; Manoharan, Lavanya; Krishnamoorthy, Srinivasan; Baskaran, N.; Sivanandham, Vignesh

doi:10.1016/j.foohum.2023.11.007

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“…The nutritional and bioactive properties of EIs confirm their long-time use for healing purposes among entomophagic communities. The therapeutic potentialities of EIs have been preserved by traditional healers, but in the present day, the therapeutic knowledge regarding EIs can assist modern medicine [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. A work by Devi et al [ 18 ] focused on the role of EIs on traditional medicine as well as their value for achieving modern human health.…”

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Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries

Guiné,

Florença,

Costa

et al. 2024

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Insects have been consumed for time immemorial in many regions of the globe. However, in other parts, they are not traditionally eaten. Because they are a more sustainable source of animal protein and provide valuable nutrients as well as bioactive compounds with beneficial effects on the human body, their consumption is encouraged. Knowledge can serve as a tool for better acceptance of insects as food. In this context, the present work investigated the knowledge about the nutritional value and health effects of edible insects in different countries. Data were collected by employing a questionnaire survey translated into the different languages of all participating countries and were treated using statistical tools. A total of 7222 responses were obtained. The results indicated that for many issues, the participants manifested a neutral opinion (neither agree nor disagree), but the participants who manifested agreement/disagreement were generally well informed. They were also able to identify untrue facts and answer accordingly by disagreeing. Factor analysis showed four groups of questions: nutritive value, negative perception and risks, safety and benefits of insects and contamination and harmful components. Finally, significant differences were observed according to the sociodemographic variables studies (sex, age, education, living environment and country), with age and country being the most influential of the sociodemographic factors on knowledge. Therefore, increasing knowledge is envisaged as an essential factor in augmenting the recognition of edible insects as a nutritional food, presenting health benefits apart from being a more sustainable source of animal protein when compared with beef or pork meats.

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confidence: 99%

Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries

Guiné,

Florença,

Costa

et al. 2024

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Geçmişten günümüze potansiyel hammadde kaynağı: Likenler

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2023

Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies

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Likenler içerdikleri 1000’den fazla metabolite sayesinde antioksidan, antimikrobiyal, antifungal, instektisidal, antikanser ve boyar madde potansiyelleri gibi biyolojik etkinliklerinden dolayı çeşitli sektörlerde potansiyel bir hammadde kaynağı olarak tercih edilmektedir. Yüzlerce yıldır etnofarmakolojik olarak bir çok hastalığın tedavisinde halk arasında kullanılmasının yanı sıra günümüzde hala likenlerin ilaç potansiyelleri araştırılmaya devam edilmektedir. Likenlerin aromatik ve besleyici özellikleri nedeniyle, gıda sektöründe baharat, ekmekçilik, pastacılık ve çay olarak kullanımları devam etmektedir. Likenlerin ekonomik anlamda en önemli kullanım alanlarından biri olan boyar madde içerikleri nedeniyle başta tekstil sektörü olmak üzere bir çok sektörde tercih edilmektedir. Ayrıca tarımsal alanda ise fitopatojenlere karşı insektisidal ve antifungal etkinliğe sahip oldukları bilinmektedir. Likenlerin ve içerdikleri metabolitlerin yalnızca bir kısmının etkinlikleri biliniyor olsada, tüm özellikleri hala tam olarak aydınlatılmamıştır. Bu bağlamda, liken ve etken maddelerinin biyoaktivitelerinin gelecekte açığa çıkartılmasıyla birlikte, birçok sektörde potansiyel hammadde olarak kullanılması öngörülmektedir.

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Edible lichens and its unique bioactives: A review of its pharmacological and food applications

Cited by 2 publications

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Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries

Consumers’ Perceptions about Edible Insects’ Nutritional Value and Health Effects: Study Involving 14 Countries

Geçmişten günümüze potansiyel hammadde kaynağı: Likenler

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