Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Lactic
acid
(LA)
production
from
fossil
resources
is
unsustainable
owing
to
their
depletion
and
environmental
concerns.
Thus,
this
study
aimed
optimize
the
of
LA
by
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(17), P. 2663 - 2663
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Creating
propositions
for
the
near
and
distant
future
requires
a
design
to
catch
tide
of
times
move
with
or
against
trends.
In
addition,
appropriate,
adaptable,
flexible,
transformational
projects
are
needed
in
light
changes
science,
technology,
social,
economic,
political,
demographic
fields
over
time.
Humanity
is
facing
period
which
science
developing
technologies
will
be
even
more
important
solving
food
safety,
health,
environmental
problems.
Adapting
mitigating
climate
change;
reducing
pollution,
waste,
biodiversity
loss;
feeding
growing
global
population
safe
key
challenges
agri-food
industry
supply
chain,
requiring
systemic
transformation
agricultural
systems
sustainable
agri-food.
The
aim
this
review
compile
scientific
evidence
data,
define,
create
strategies
terms
security,
sufficiency;
foods
alternative
protein
sources;
factors
affecting
nutrition
security
agriculture;
promising
such
as
functional
foods,
novel
synthetic
biology,
3D
printing.
review,
conservation,
nutritional,
sensory,
welfare,
potential
limitations
opportunities
overcome
them
on
basis
new
approaches,
innovative
interpretations,
possibilities,
discussed.
Additionally,
also
offers
suggestions
research
trends
perspectives.
This
article
focuses
sources,
efficient
systems,
highlights
technological
advances
directions,
provides
significant
perspective
sustainability.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(11), P. 104120 - 104120
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
effects
of
supplementing
diet
a
slow-growing
autochthonous
chicken
breed
with
dehydrated
or
live
Black
Soldier
Fly
Larvae
(BSFL)
on
meat
quality
and
sensory
attributes.
The
research,
conducted
at
University
Turin,
Italy,
involved
144
male
birds
distributed
in
three
experimental
groups.
control
group
(C)
was
fed
basal
which
soybean
meal
completely
substituted
alternative
ingredients.
two
groups
were
administered
identical
to
but
supplemented
either
whole
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(DL)
(LL)
level
equal
5%
expected
daily
feed
intake
dry
matter.
We
evaluated
following
parameters:
nutrient
intake,
slaughtering
performance,
physical
nutritional
quality,
fatty
acid
composition,
proteomics,
characteristics.
results
demonstrated
BSFL
supplementation
have
no
detrimental
overall
Specifically,
there
significant
differences
parameters,
lipid
oxidation,
protein
digestibility
between
BSFL-fed
Fatty
analysis
revealed
higher
concentrations
lauric
myristic
acids
breast
(p<0.005),
suggesting
potential
benefits
from
supplement.
proteomic
also
showed
expression
abundant
proteins
groups,
indicating
minimal
physiological
impact
supplementation.
Overall,
this
provides
reassurance
consumers
industries
about
suitability
as
sustainable
supplement
for
poultry
that
offers
terms
optimizing
profile
meat.
animal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101495 - 101495
Published: March 1, 2025
The
current
food
system
is
placing
significant
strain
on
limited
available
resources.
Novel
protein
sources
have
been
suggested
as
a
potential
solution
for
ensuring
further
growth
without
compromising
the
natural
balance
of
planet.
In
this
direction,
edible
insects
appear
to
be
crucial
players.
Consumers
may
not
always
prefer
direct
use
human
food,
indicating
that
indirect
animal
feed
might
more
suitable.
Insects
are
characterised
by
high
nutritional
value
and
similar
digestibility
compared
traditional
such
soybean
meal
fishmeal.
However,
effective
introduction
in
diets
requires
one
or
processing
operations.
Processing
paramount
microbiological
safety
while
improving
quality,
palatability
insect.
Additionally,
could
allow
combination
insect-based
ingredients
with
other
ingredients,
obtaining
uniform
stable
mixture,
which
can
easily
conveniently
provided
farmed
animals.
review,
an
overview
most
common
methods
(blanching,
grinding,
drying,
mixing,
extrusion)
applied
aim
delivering
high-quality
presented.
Each
step
carefully
evaluated,
pros
cons
each
operation
considered
important
recommendations
provided.
Barriers
opportunities
advancing
within
sector
finally
illustrated.
A
strong
emphasis
placed
need
evaluating
effect
any
quality
insect-derived
products,
particularly
considering
possibility
replacing
materials.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: April 11, 2025
The
agri-food
industry
would
greatly
benefit
from
a
solution
based
on
sustainable
approach
inspired
by
the
Farm-to-Fork
strategy
to
fulfill
global
food
demands
for
primary
foodstuffs.
Entomophagy
has
all
potential
answer
cornerstones
of
2030
Agenda
Sustainable
Development.
From
nutritional
standpoint,
insects
are
emerging
as
high-protein
meat
alternative,
with
many
edible
having
profiles
similar
other
commonly
eaten
plant
and
animal
products
while
be
more
ecologically
friendly
source
nutrients
humans.
However,
safety
concerns
remain
underexplored,
including
microbiological,
allergenicity,
chemical
risks.
Furthermore,
regulatory
frameworks,
such
Regulation
(EU)
No
2015/2283
novel
foods,
continue
evolve
but
exhibit
significant
gaps
in
addressing
complexities
insect-based
products.
Public
perception
cultural
acceptance
also
pose
additional
challenges.
Therefore,
this
review
examines
insects'
addresses
key
obstacles
their
integration
into
human
diets.
Particular
focus
is
given
challenges
that
must
overcome
ensure
consumer
confidence.
By
fostering
better
understanding
entomophagy's
benefits
risks,
work
aims
support
its
adoption
viable
enhancing
sustainability
sector.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1185 - 1185
Published: April 26, 2025
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
valuable
biopolymers
with
various
applications,
ranging
from
food
to
pharmaceuticals.
Traditionally
sourced
crustaceans,
the
rising
demand
for
chitin/chitosan,
paired
development
of
insect
sector,
has
led
exploration
biomass
its
byproducts
as
a
potential
source.
Conventional
processes
rely
on
hazardous
chemicals,
raising
environmental
concerns.
This
critical
review
evaluates
emerging
"greener"
approaches,
including
biological
methods,
green
solvents,
advanced
processing
techniques,
chitin/chitosan
production
insect-derived
materials
such
exuviae
cocoons.
Two
systematic
evaluations
included:
(1)
cross-comparison
chitin
yields
across
life
stages
(e.g.,
up
35.7%
black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
larval
exoskeletons
can
be
obtained)
(2)
stepwise
sustainability
assessment
over
30
extraction
workflows
reported
16
studies.
While
many
labeled
green,
only
few,
bromelain,
lactic
acid
fermentations,
or
NADES-based
processes,
demonstrated
fully
stage.
No
study
achieved
conversion
chitosan,
typically
required
low
fat
content
minimal
pretreatment.
These
findings
will
useful
identify
opportunities
underscore
need
refine
greener
improve
yields,
reduce
impurities,
enable
industrial-scale
production,
while
data
generated.