Arunachal’s Adi and Apatani tribes’ traditional knowledge of harvesting and using edible insects

Chakravorty, Jharna; Jugli, Salomi; Boria, Marchina; Meyer‐Rochow, Victor Benno

doi:10.3920/jiff2018.0019

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“…Another important factor discussed as a predictor for insect consumption is convenience. According to several studies, if the perceived convenience of a food product is high, including the ease of access and knowledge about gathering, processing and storage, then consumption by households is increased in urban as well as rural areas (Chakravorty et al, 2013(Chakravorty et al, , 2019Okia et al, 2017;Ramos-Elorduy, 2009;Tan et al, 2015;Van Huis et al, 2013). Regarding insects, this means that more common and easily harvestable species would usually be consumed more often.…”

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Why socio-economic and attitudinal factors cannot predict entomophagy in rural areas of Madagascar

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Razafindrakotomamonjy

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Entomophagy is commonly promoted as one solution to fight global food insecurity. Although many research articles have been published on the perception and acceptance of edible insects in Western nations, comparatively little attention has been paid to developing countries. To narrow down the existing research gap, this study investigates insect consumption behaviour in rural areas of Madagascar, a country that is severely affected by chronic malnutrition. The data was obtained from a household survey conducted in January 2020 in the rural commune of Sandrandahy in the central highlands of Madagascar. Using systematic cluster sampling with probability proportional to size, in 12 out of 38 villages, a sample of 216 households was randomly chosen. Multiple linear regressions were used to determine factors that explain differences in the quantities of insects consumed between local consumers. The amount of time households spent for insect harvesting, a variable which was not considered in any of the other studies reviewed, is the single most important factor explaining the amounts of insects consumed. In light of the results, we try to explain why socio-economic factors and most of the product-related attitudinal factors do not play a role in predicting insect consumption patterns in rural areas of Madagascar. More studies with larger samples in Madagascar and other sub-Saharan African countries are needed to validate the results. Future research should seek to make use of mixed-method approaches to provide more context-specific instruments. The promotion of insect rearing as a farming activity, as opposed to harvesting in the wild, is recommended to overcome seasonal availability gaps, exploit the tremendous potential of edible insects for food security, and strengthen the tradition of entomophagy.

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Why socio-economic and attitudinal factors cannot predict entomophagy in rural areas of Madagascar

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“…These insects were eaten raw or cooked depending on local costumes. Edible odonatans were commonly harvested from wild using various techniques such as handpicking or installing simple traps (Chakravorty et al, 2019). In Bali, adult dragonflies were caught using the sticky sap from jackfruit or frangipani trees; while in Laos, dragonflies were captured using a candle suspended over a dish of water.…”

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Edible dragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) as human food – A comprehensive review

Siddiqui,

Asante,

Ngah

et al. 2024

J. Insects Food Feed

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The rapid growth of the human population leads to a big concern about the food y and demand worldwide. However, due to the reduction in global arable land area, humans need to find alternative food sources to fulfil their needs. Consequently, edible insects have been identified as a promising solution to ameliorate food security and increase global nutrition. Among more than 2,100 identified edible insect species, dragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) are considered as one of nutritious food resources. Nevertheless, detailed information on the frequency and distribution of consumption of odonatans around the world is scattered and poorly documented. Based on this review, at least 61 out of 1,964 species of odonatans were reported consumed by people worldwide. The most consumed dragonflies (suborder Epiprocta; infraorder Anisoptera) are from the family of Libellulidae, followed by Aeshnidae and Gomphidae, whereas the most consumed edible damselflies (suborder Zygoptera) are from the Coenagrionidae family. Many nutrients, including proteins, lipids, energy, fibre, vitamins, and minerals are abundant in edible odonatans. Moreover, studies reported that humans employed these insects as therapeutic agents to remedy various ailments. Challenges associated with the consumption of edible odonatans include safety concerns, legal frameworks, and limited information on their bioecology which become barrier for their successful mass-rearing. However, because entomophagy is gradually gaining recognition, new and more improved methods of rearing are now being developed including for edible odonatans, encouraging sustainable insect farming. As the world strives to achieve the sustainable development goals, insect farming will pave a way for resources to be utilised for sustainable economic development.

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“…One of the regions in India where large numbers of insects (more than 120 species of different order) are still being appreciated as human food is Arunachal Pradesh [26][27][28]. In this context, members of several ethnic communities, e.g., Nyishi, Galo, Adi, Apatani, Nocte, Wancho, etc., in Arunachal Pradesh, consume a highly preferred insect locally known as Tari and scientifically identified as Coridius nepalensis (Hemiptera) [Cn] [26].…”

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Immunomodulatory Potential of <i>Coridius nepalensis</i> on Cyclophosphamide Induced Mice: Most Desired Edible Insect among Ethnic People of Arunachal Pradesh, India

Chakravorty,

Tukshipa,

Bhadra

et al. 2024

Food Science and Engineering

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The traditional practice of consuming insects and exploring their medicinal usage around the world has aroused interest in the search for novel pharmaceuticals derived from natural biological resources, offering a promising avenue for drug discovery with minimal side effects and serving as a viable alternative to conventional medications. The intake of insects as food by humans is widespread among various ethnic groups of Arunachal Pradesh and other North Eastern regions of India. For centuries, Coridius nepalensis (Cn), a hemipteran bug, has been valued as a traditional culinary delicacy by the ethnic people of Arunachal Pradesh. Cn is rich in dietary fibres, fats, essential fatty acids, amino acids, protein, minerals and vitamins. In order to take full advantage of Cn, the current study was designed to explore the possible immunomodulatory potential of Cn on immune suppressed mice induced through cyclophosphamide (CP). The results of the present study indicate that Cn could attenuate the effect of cyclophosphamide on mice models, where Cn could restore: indices of both thymus and spleen, body weight, red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) count, could stimulate the response of delayed type hypersensitivity, elevate the levels of the immune factors interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in addition to the proliferation of Concanavalin A induced mitogenic response for lymphocyte proliferation. Our findings suggest that Cn extract has the potential for immunomodulation, and can act as a health food supplement and a strategy to prevent the well-known immunosuppressant effects of CP. This study also reflects how sensibly the ethnic people of Arunachal had chosen this insect as one of the most preferred foods that often is little known.

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Arunachal’s Adi and Apatani tribes’ traditional knowledge of harvesting and using edible insects

Cited by 11 publications

References 5 publications

Why socio-economic and attitudinal factors cannot predict entomophagy in rural areas of Madagascar

Why socio-economic and attitudinal factors cannot predict entomophagy in rural areas of Madagascar

Edible dragonflies and damselflies (order Odonata) as human food – A comprehensive review

Immunomodulatory Potential of <i>Coridius nepalensis</i> on Cyclophosphamide Induced Mice: Most Desired Edible Insect among Ethnic People of Arunachal Pradesh, India

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