Interest in Insects as Food and Feed: It Does Not Wane in the Public Domain

Meyer-Rochow, Victor Benno; Jung, Chuleui

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“…As Meyer-Rochow and Jung (2022) creatively promote, “Mealworms and spaghetti is food that makes you happy!”, and “Forget about the fork and put a cricket on your fork!” [ 241 ]. These catchy phrases capture the essence of integrating edible insects into our daily meals, highlighting their potential to bring both joy and health benefits to our dining experiences.…”

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Unlocking the Potential of Insect-Based Proteins: Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security and Nutrition

Lisboa,

Nascimento,

Arruda

et al. 2024

Foods

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The present review highlights the potential of insect-based proteins to address the growing need for sustainable and secure food systems. The key findings suggest that edible insects offer a viable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional livestock, requiring significantly less land, water, and feed while emitting lower levels of greenhouse gases. Insect farming can also reduce waste and recycle nutrients, supporting circular economy models. Nutritionally, insects provide high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and beneficial fats, making them valuable to human diets. Despite these benefits, this review emphasizes the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks to ensure food safety, manage potential allergenicity, and mitigate contamination risks from pathogens and environmental toxins. Additionally, developing innovative processing technologies can enhance the palatability and marketability of insect-based products, promoting consumer acceptance. This review concludes that with appropriate regulatory support and technological advancements, insect-based proteins have the potential to significantly contribute to global food security and sustainability efforts.

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Unlocking the Potential of Insect-Based Proteins: Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security and Nutrition

Lisboa,

Nascimento,

Arruda

et al. 2024

Foods

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“…Cereal grains play a predominant role in the vegetarian‐centric diet of the Indian populace, although across the country the specific composition of this diet exhibits regional variation. Food preferences vary across different regions of the country, influenced by factors such as local biodiversity, culinary traditions, culture, livelihood and economic conditions (Meyer‐Rochow 2023). Even amidst ongoing globalization, discernible dietary differences remain evident across the country.…”

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Role of pollinators in contributing to vitamin and mineral supply through crop production in India

Ghosh,

Jung

2024

Entomological Research

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Micronutrient deficiency is emerging as a significant public health concern in India. Facilitating pollinator populations in agroecosystems could be an efficient mechanism to ensure food production, both quantitatively and qualitatively. To better understand the role of pollinators in the agroecosystems of India, we conducted an analysis of crop production based on their reliance on pollinators during the period 2010–2021. Our findings indicate that although there were no significant changes in the yearly production or cultivation area of various pollinator‐dependent crops, the average yearly rate of crop‐yield increase in pollinator‐dependent crops was notably lower than in crops that did not depend on pollinators during 2015–2021. The study highlights that a significant portion of vitamins, particularly B7, B9, C and K, and carotenoids come from pollinator‐dependent crops. The findings of this study, which highlight the considerable contribution of micronutrients originating from pollinator‐dependent crops, are consistent with results observed in the Republic of Korea. The loss of pollinator populations may result in an approximately 19% deficit in vitamin C. Although vegetables and fruits contain substantial quantities of minerals per unit weight, a significant portion of these minerals is sourced from non‐pollinator‐dependent crops, particularly cereals and pulses, owing to their abundance. We propose that pollinator‐friendly habitat management could be a sustainable solution to avoid the negative consequences associated with reduced food and nutrition arising from a lack of pollinators in agroecosystems.

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Interest in Insects as Food and Feed: It Does Not Wane in the Public Domain

Abstract: This Special Issue of Foods represents Volume 2 of the topic “Edible Insects as Innovative Foods: Nutritional, Functional and Acceptability Assessments” [...]

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Unlocking the Potential of Insect-Based Proteins: Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security and Nutrition

Unlocking the Potential of Insect-Based Proteins: Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security and Nutrition

Role of pollinators in contributing to vitamin and mineral supply through crop production in India

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