Minerals in edible insects: A review of content and potential for sustainable sourcing

In response to the rapid increase in world population and subsequent demands for food, edible insects represent an alternative food source for humans that is rich in proteins, amino acids and minerals. Entomophagy is a tradition in many countries including China and Thailand, and edible insects have...

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Published in:Food Science and Human Wellness 2024-01, Vol.13 (1), p.65-74
Main Authors: Lu, Mingxing, Zhu, Chenxu, Smetana, Sergiy, Zhao, Ming, Zhang, Haibo, Zhang, Fang, Du, Yuzhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biomass
Bombyx mori
China
Edible insects
entomophagy
Food safety
food science
heavy metals
human nutrition
humans
insects
mineral content
Minerals
nutrient content
Nutrition
Sustainability
Tenebrio molitor
Thailand
Zonocerus variegatus
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