DOI: https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/24.1.3726
Review article
Edible insects - new meat alternative: a review
2023, 24 (1) p. 260-267
Milena Ruskova, Todorka PETROVA, Zhivka GORANOVA
Abstract
Nowadays, the challenge of finding food capable of meeting the needs of the population in terms of availability, nutritional value and sustainability is not only a necessity, but also an aspiration for a healthier lifestyle. The replacement of vertebrate animal products with new protein sources in human nutrition is a topic of increasing interest. Many studies have shown that insects, as a possible food source, have great potential to be called the "food of the future" because they are rich in high-quality proteins, fiber and fatty acids, mineral elements, vitamins.
Keywords
edible insects, nutritional value, insect proteins, entomophagy, future food
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