Insects as mini-livestock: New Zealand’s public attitudes toward consuming insects

Payne, Penny R.; Ryan, Alyssa; Finlay-Smits, Susanna

doi:10.1080/1177083x.2022.2156357

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“…Barriers also include somewhat unclear legal regulations concerning the breeding, processing, and sale of insects. Many people reject insects as food due to fear of the unknown and uncertainties about the taste, texture, and safety of consuming insects [ 73 , 74 ]. Moreover, the aforementioned inhibiting factors, perhaps the most crucial appears to be the acceptance of insect-based products.…”

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Acceptance of Muffins (Sweet and Savory) with the Addition of T. molitor, A. diaperinus, A. domesticus, R. differens, Considering Psychological Factors (Food Neophobia Scale, Consumer Attitude)

Mazurek,

Palka,

Kowalski

et al. 2024

Foods

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The aim of the study was to analyze the acceptance of muffins containing a 15% addition of powder from four edible insect species (Alphitobius diaperinus, Tenebrio molitor, Acheta domesticus, Ruspolia differens) in both savory and sweet versions, focusing on the psychological factors influencing their consumption. The study involved 106 adult consumers. Initially, the level of food neophobia (FNS) among participants was determined. Over 80% displayed low to medium levels of neophobia. Similar results were obtained when assessing attitudes towards insects, with most participants showing positive and ambivalent attitudes. Based on these findings, the acceptance of insect-based muffins was evaluated. The level of acceptance of insects varied and depended mainly on taste, smell, and texture. Participants with lower levels of neophobia and positive attitudes towards consuming insects generally rated the insect muffins higher compared to those with higher levels of neophobia and negative attitudes. The sweet versions of insect powder muffins were rated higher, which also indicates preferences and dietary habits. Products with grasshopper powder (GS, GCL) were rated the lowest for both taste versions. Conversely, products based on buffalo worms (BS, BCL) were seen as having the greatest potential for acceptance. Understanding consumer attitudes, neophobia, and levels of acceptance provides valuable insights for designing new insect-based foods.

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Acceptance of Muffins (Sweet and Savory) with the Addition of T. molitor, A. diaperinus, A. domesticus, R. differens, Considering Psychological Factors (Food Neophobia Scale, Consumer Attitude)

Mazurek,

Palka,

Kowalski

et al. 2024

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“…These foods are conserved by Amazonian Amerindians primarily as an alternative for food scarcity during the rainy season, as well as an accessible forest resource and year-round agricultural by-product (Manno et al, 2018). Whereas, in New Zealand, more than 60% of participants claimed they would consume insects frequently if they were in a suitable kind, such as a capsule, which is for better wellness (Payne et al, 2023). The participants demonstrated knowledge of the favorable ecological effects associated with the consumption of insects as a protein source compared to other alternatives.…”

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Edible beetles (Coleoptera) as human food – A comprehensive review

Siddiqui,

Yüksel,

Şahin Ercan

et al. 2024

J. Insects Food Feed

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The consumption of edible Coleoptera, or beetles, is examined in this review as a viable remedy for the rising world food demand brought on by the population’s predicted expansion to over 9 billion by 2050. The review illustrates the nutritional profile of beetles, highlighting their high protein content, good fats, and oils, while being low in saturated fats and high in omega-3. Beetles have a rich history of consumption, with over 2 billion people, particularly in regions like Africa, Asia, and the Americas, incorporating them into their diets. They contribute significantly to human nutrition while also playing essential ecological roles, including soil fertilization and pollination. Beetles represent a promising solution to combat climate change, as traditional livestock production is a major greenhouse gas emitter, and beetle farming boasts lower emissions, reduced resource requirements, shorter life cycles, and superior feed conversion rates. Notwithstanding their advantages in terms of nutrition and the environment, there are obstacles including customer adoption, safety worries, and legal limitations. The review also covers how beetles are processed into different food items, such as liquids, pastes, and powders, and how these products are used in the feed, food, and nutraceutical industries. In general, edible beetles present a viable substitute food source with noteworthy nutritional and ecological benefits; yet, additional investigation and endeavors are required to surmount obstacles to their extensive integration.

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“…Research by Payne et al. (2023) shows that New Zealanders were aware of the environmental benefits of eating insects over other protein sources but less aware or certain of the potential health benefits. Meanwhile in Australia, even though witchetty grubs, honey ants, and Bogong moths are all part of the traditional “bush tucker” diet, most of Australian people thought that entomophagy is a novelty practice (Wilkinson et al., 2018).…”

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Legal situation and consumer acceptance of insects being eaten as human food in different nations across the world–A comprehensive review

Siddiqui,

Tettey,

Yunusa

et al. 2023

Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safe

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Insect consumption is a traditional practice in many countries. Currently, the urgent need for ensuring food sustainability and the high pressure from degrading environment are urging food scientists to rethink the possibility of introducing edible insects as a promising food type. However, due to the lack of the standardized legislative rules and the adequate scientific data that demonstrate the safety of edible insects, many countries still consider it a grey area to introduce edible insects into food supply chains. In this review, we comprehensively reviewed the legal situation, consumer willingness, acceptance, and the knowledge on edible insect harvesting, processing as well as their safety concerns. We found that, despite the great advantage of introducing edible insects in food supply chains, the legal situation and consumer acceptance for edible insects are still unsatisfactory and vary considerably in different countries, which mostly depend on geographical locations and cultural backgrounds involving psychological, social, religious, and anthropological factors. Besides, the safety concern of edible insect consumption is still a major issue hurdling the promotion of edible insects, which is particularly concerning for countries with no practice in consuming insects. Fortunately, the situation is improving. So far, some commercial insect products like energy bars, burgers, and snack foods have emerged in the market. Furthermore, the European Union has also recently issued a specific item for regulating new foods, which is believed to establish an authorized procedure to promote insect‐based foods and should be an important step for marketizing edible insects in the near future.

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Insects as mini-livestock: New Zealand’s public attitudes toward consuming insects

Cited by 6 publications

References 36 publications

Acceptance of Muffins (Sweet and Savory) with the Addition of T. molitor, A. diaperinus, A. domesticus, R. differens, Considering Psychological Factors (Food Neophobia Scale, Consumer Attitude)

Acceptance of Muffins (Sweet and Savory) with the Addition of T. molitor, A. diaperinus, A. domesticus, R. differens, Considering Psychological Factors (Food Neophobia Scale, Consumer Attitude)

Edible beetles (Coleoptera) as human food – A comprehensive review

Legal situation and consumer acceptance of insects being eaten as human food in different nations across the world–A comprehensive review

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