Edible insects: protein composition, digestibility, and biofunctionalities

Nolan, Patrick D.; Mahmoud, Amira E.; Kavle, Ruchita Rao; Carne, Alan; Bekhit, Alaa El‐Din A.; Agyei, Dominic

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-95052-7.00020-0

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“…Francuski and Beukeboom [30] provided an excellent review of the literature on insect mass production. They list a total of 62 species in the following categories: biological control (33), food (6), feed (5), pollination (4), industrial production (3), medicine and cosmetics (4), waste management (2), and research (5). According to Nolan et al [33], about 2300 edible insects have been reported, belonging to a large number of different phyla and species and having diverse sets of morphological characteristics, showing great variation in composition and nutritional aspects.…”

Section: Edible Insects Farming Products and Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

“…They list a total of 62 species in the following categories: biological control (33), food (6), feed (5), pollination (4), industrial production (3), medicine and cosmetics (4), waste management (2), and research (5). According to Nolan et al [33], about 2300 edible insects have been reported, belonging to a large number of different phyla and species and having diverse sets of morphological characteristics, showing great variation in composition and nutritional aspects. Factors affecting the digestibility and bioavailability of the digested proteins were studied, and the effect of the digested edible insect protein on the gut microbiota was summarized in their work; additionally, a critical evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of edible insect protein consumption was given.…”

Section: Edible Insects Farming Products and Nutritional Valuementioning

confidence: 99%

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The growing demand for animal protein, the efficient use of land and water, and the limitations of non-renewable energy sources highlight the global importance of edible insects. This paper provides an overview of the key issues regarding the role of edible insects in sustainable feed production and environmentally friendly agriculture. The indispensable ecological services provided by insects are discussed, as well as the farming, products, and nutritional value of edible insects. A representative selection of the literature reviewing major insect species’ chemical compositions and nutritional value is also presented. The use of insect-derived feeds for animal production is presented in detail and discussed for the major terrestrial livestock and aquaculture groups.

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