Edible insects: A novel nutritious, functional, and safe food alternative

In a world where 1 billion people suffer from hunger, lands and seas are overexploited and production systems are unsustainable, and there is an urgent need to find alternative foods. In this context, insects represent a good source of macro‐ and micronutrients and even bioactive compounds that coul...

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Published in:Food frontiers 2022-09, Vol.3 (3), p.358-365
Main Authors: Giampieri, Francesca, Alvarez‐Suarez, José M., Machì, Michele, Cianciosi, Danila, Navarro‐Hortal, Maria D., Battino, Maurizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
allergens
Amino acids
Bioactive compounds
biological and toxicological risks
Cereals
Consumers
Dietary minerals
entomophagy
Farming
fats
Fatty acids
flavonoids
Food
Food sources
Health risks
Hunger
Insects
Micronutrients
Nutrient deficiency
Oils & fats
Potassium
Proteins
Sterols
Vitamins
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Summary:In a world where 1 billion people suffer from hunger, lands and seas are overexploited and production systems are unsustainable, and there is an urgent need to find alternative foods. In this context, insects represent a good source of macro‐ and micronutrients and even bioactive compounds that could contribute to reducing nutritional deficiency and preventing some human diseases. However, some aspects related to their consumption, including health risks, need to be clarified. This communication aims to summarize the nutritional/phytochemical profile of common edible insects and the main safety concerns, highlighting the possible strategies to promote entomophagy in a more conscious way. Graphical Edible insects are safe, nutritious foods and provide functional bioactive compounds.
ISSN:2643-8429
2643-8429
DOI:10.1002/fft2.167