Entomophagy: A key to space agriculture

Katayama, Naomi; Ishikawa, Yoshinori; Takaoki, Muneo; Yamashita, Masamichi; Nakayama, Shinobu; Kiguchi, Kenji; Kok, R.; Wada, Hiroo; Mitsuhashi, Jun

doi:10.1016/j.asr.2007.01.027

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“…Species need to be chosen that can function in a bioregenerative small-scale life support system in which insects function at the same time as recyclers and decomposers. Species that have been proposed are in particular the Domesticated silkworm B. mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) (122)(123)(124) and the Yellow mealworm (125) .…”

Section: Insect Farmingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Edible insects are the future?

2016

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The global increase in demand for meat and the limited land area available prompt the search for alternative protein sources. Also the sustainability of meat production has been questioned. Edible insects as an alternative protein source for human food and animal feed are interesting in terms of low greenhouse gas emissions, high feed conversion efficiency, low land use, and their ability to transform low value organic side streams into high value protein products. More than 2000 insect species are eaten mainly in tropical regions. The role of edible insects in the livelihoods and nutrition of people in tropical countries is discussed, but this food source is threatened. In the Western world, there is an increasing interest in edible insects, and examples are given. Insects as feed, in particular as aquafeed, have a large potential. Edible insects have about the same protein content as conventional meat and more PUFA. They may also have some beneficial health effects. Edible insects need to be processed and turned into palatable dishes. Food safety may be affected by toxicity of insects, contamination with pathogens, spoilage during conservation and allergies. Consumer attitude is a major issue in the Western world and a number of strategies are proposed to encourage insect consumption. We discuss research pathways to make insects a viable sector in food and agriculture: an appropriate disciplinary focus, quantifying its importance, comparing its nutritional value to conventional protein sources, environmental benefits, safeguarding food safety, optimising farming, consumer acceptance and gastronomy.

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Section: Insect Farmingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Edible insects are the future?

2016

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“…De Foliart, 1992; Ramos-Elorduy et al., 2011], as in some cultures, insects present an important seasonal source of proteins and are a common part of the menu of a substantial part of human population, especially of Asian, African, Central American and South American cultures. In these areas, insects consumption is associated, by no means always, with a poor-man's subsistence [Katayama et al, 2008a]. However, insects are not only an emergency resource but are appreciated as palatable and tasty [Bukkens, 2005;Nonaka, 2009], and their popularity is also increasing in Westernized countries as a new, interesting food item [Comby, 1990;Menzel & D'Aluisio, 1998;Bednářová et al, 2013].…”

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confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Look at the Possibilities of Edible Insects as Food in Europe – A Review

Mlček¹,

Rop²,

Borkovcová³

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Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci.

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Possibilities of edible insects use in European countries, are now an increasingly debated issue. Insects in Asian, African, Central American and South Central American cultures are mainly nutritional components. This review mainly describes the species of insects that are suitable as food in Europe and other developed countries. This comprehensive work addresses the issue of eating insects, especially considering the nutritionally important factors. Risks are also mentioned, as well as allergies, toxicity, and other aspects of the breeding and use of edible insects. Insects play and will play important roles in the future in various fi elds of research, exploitation, breeding, etc. This review provides a comprehensive current and future view of insects as a valuable foodstuff.

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“…Las ventajas ofrecidas por los insectos como comida nutritiva y de cría fácil, han hecho que se estén considerando los insectos como comida para astronautas, un proyecto llevado adelante por un grupo de científicos japoneses, que han elaborado una dieta óptima a base de vegetales y gusanos de seda (Katayama et al 2008).…”

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