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Insects-An Innovative Source of Food


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Edible insects are high in nutrition due to which they are eaten all around the world. Insect species that is used for human consumption should be selected, managed, and prepared by taking into account the required knowledge in countries where insect consumption is usual. Present evidence indicates that edible insects reared under controlled conditions are expected to cause no additional hazards compared with traditional animal products. They are also considered as a source of economy. Food safety research and regulatory issues should be considered by addressing the insect food chain, in view of species features, insect origins, farm management and environmental conditions.

Keywords

Consumable Products, Economical, Edible Insects, Food Safety, Insect Farming and Nutrition.
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Authors

Sonika Pandey
Centre of Food Science and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India
Amrita Poonia
Centre of Food Science and Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, India

Abstract


Edible insects are high in nutrition due to which they are eaten all around the world. Insect species that is used for human consumption should be selected, managed, and prepared by taking into account the required knowledge in countries where insect consumption is usual. Present evidence indicates that edible insects reared under controlled conditions are expected to cause no additional hazards compared with traditional animal products. They are also considered as a source of economy. Food safety research and regulatory issues should be considered by addressing the insect food chain, in view of species features, insect origins, farm management and environmental conditions.

Keywords


Consumable Products, Economical, Edible Insects, Food Safety, Insect Farming and Nutrition.

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