Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(10), P. 3191 - 3191
Published: May 17, 2024
Water
constitutes
an
indispensable
resource
crucial
for
the
sustenance
of
humanity,
as
it
plays
integral
role
in
various
sectors
such
agriculture,
industrial
processes,
and
domestic
consumption.
Even
though
water
covers
71%
global
land
surface,
governments
have
been
grappling
with
challenge
ensuring
provision
safe
use.
A
contributing
factor
to
this
situation
is
persistent
contamination
available
sources
rendering
them
unfit
human
common
contaminant,
pesticides
are
not
frequently
tested
despite
their
serious
effects
on
biodiversity.
Pesticide
determination
quality
assessment
a
challenging
task
because
procedures
involved
extraction
detection
complex.
This
reduces
popularity
many
monitoring
campaigns
harmful
effects.
If
existing
methods
pesticide
analysis
adapted
by
leveraging
new
technologies,
then
information
concerning
presence
ecosystems
can
be
exposed.
Furthermore,
beyond
advantages
conferred
integration
wireless
sensor
networks
(WSNs),
Internet
Things
(IoT),
Machine
Learning
(ML),
big
data
analytics,
notable
outcome
attainment
heightened
degree
granularity
ecosystems.
paper
discusses
water,
emphasizing
possible
use
electrochemical
sensors,
biosensors,
paper-based
sensors
sensing.
It
also
explores
application
WSNs
IoT,
computing
models,
ML,
potential
technologies
useful
water.
npj Science of Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Abstract
Global
demand
for
food
is
expected
to
nearly
double
by
2050.
Alternative
proteins
(AP)
have
been
proposed
as
a
sustainable
solution
provide
security
natural
resources
become
more
depleted.
However,
the
growth
and
consumer
intake
of
AP
remains
limited.
This
review
aims
better
understand
challenges
environmental
impacts
four
main
categories:
plant-based,
insect-based,
microbe-derived,
cultured
meat
seafood.
The
benefits
plant-based
insect-based
documented
but
microbe-derived
not
fully
assessed.
development
alternative
products
with
nutritional
sensory
profiles
similar
their
conventional
counterparts
highly
challenging.
Furthermore,
incomplete
safety
assessments
lack
clear
regulatory
guidelines
confuse
industry
hamper
progress.
Much
still
needs
be
done
support
utilization
within
context
supporting
drive
make
global
system
sustainable.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: June 14, 2023
Insects
are
a
significant
source
of
food
for
millions
people
worldwide.
Since
ancient
times,
insects
in
medicine
have
been
contributing
to
the
treatment
diseases
humans
and
animals.
Compared
conventional
animal
farming,
production
feed
generates
significantly
less
greenhouse
gas
emissions
uses
considerably
land.
Edible
provide
many
ecosystem
services,
including
pollination,
environmental
health
monitoring,
decomposition
organic
waste
materials.
Some
wild
edible
pests
cash
crops.
Thus,
harvesting
consuming
insect
as
utilizing
them
therapeutic
purposes
could
be
progress
biological
control
pests.
Our
review
discusses
contribution
nutritional
security.
It
highlights
recommends
ways
ensure
sustainable
diet.
We
stress
that
design
implementation
guidelines
producing,
harvesting,
processing,
must
prioritized
safe
use.
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 116 - 128
Published: April 12, 2023
The
consumption
of
insects
as
an
alternative
protein
source
is
acceptable
a
sustainable
to
mainstream
sources.
Apart
from
containing
high
content,
also
have
dietary
fiber
in
the
form
chitin,
which
helps
enrich
gut
microbiota.
importance
microbiome
general
health
has
recently
been
underlined
for
humans,
farm
animals,
pets,
poultry,
and
fish.
advances
16S
RNA
techniques
enabled
examination
complex
microbial
communities
gastrointestinal
tract,
shedding
more
light
on
role
diet
disease
immunity.
generates
signals
influencing
normal
nutritional
status,
immune
functions,
metabolism,
disease,
well-being.
depends
fiber;
hence,
their
diversity
modulated
by
diet,
relevant
factor
defining
composition
Small
shifts
demonstrated
enormous
shift
Edible
are
excellent
protein,
fat,
chitin
that
could
influence
microbiota
prebiotic.
Chitin
insects,
when
consumed,
contributes
healthy
increasing
fecal
Moreover,
intake
associated
with
reduced
risk
breast
cancer,
diverticular
coronary
heart
metabolic
syndrome.
This
review
presents
edible
focus
found
insect
beneficial
food
component.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 4243 - 4243
Published: Nov. 24, 2023
As
the
global
population
approaches
10
billion
by
2050,
critical
need
to
ensure
food
security
becomes
increasingly
pronounced.
In
response
urgent
problems
posed
growth,
our
study
adds
growing
body
of
knowledge
in
field
alternative
proteins,
entomophagy,
insect-based
bioactive
proteolysates,
and
peptides.
It
also
provides
novel
insights
with
essential
outcomes
for
guaranteeing
a
safe
sustainable
supply
face
rising
demands.
These
results
offer
insightful
information
researchers
policymakers
tackling
intricate
relationship
between
expansion
supplies.
Unfortunately,
conventional
agricultural
practices
are
proving
insufficient
meeting
these
Pursuing
proteins
eco-friendly
production
methods
has
gained
urgency,
embracing
plant-based
cultivated
meat,
fermentation,
precision
agriculture.
this
context,
insect
farming
emerges
as
promising
strategy
upcycle
agri-food
waste
into
nutritious
protein
fat,
diverse
nutritional
needs
sustainably.
A
thorough
analysis
was
conducted
evaluate
viability
farming,
investigate
nutrition,
review
techniques
functional
properties
isolation.
peptide
generation
from
insects
conducted,
covering
issues
related
hydrolysate
production,
extraction,
identification.
The
addresses
value
entomophagy
habits
elucidate
potential
sources
peptides
protein.
This
inquiry
covers
highlighting
Functional
proteins’
solubility,
emulsification,
foaming,
gelation,
water-holding,
oil
absorption
investigated.
Furthermore,
sensory
aspects
insect-fortified
foods
well
challenges,
including
Halal
Kosher
considerations,
explored
across
applications.
Our
underscores
insects’
promise
contributors,
offering
recommendations
further
research
unlock
their
full
potential.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 1846 - 1846
Published: June 12, 2024
The
present
review
highlights
the
potential
of
insect-based
proteins
to
address
growing
need
for
sustainable
and
secure
food
systems.
key
findings
suggest
that
edible
insects
offer
a
viable
environmentally
friendly
alternative
traditional
livestock,
requiring
significantly
less
land,
water,
feed
while
emitting
lower
levels
greenhouse
gases.
Insect
farming
can
also
reduce
waste
recycle
nutrients,
supporting
circular
economy
models.
Nutritionally,
provide
high-quality
protein,
essential
amino
acids,
beneficial
fats,
making
them
valuable
human
diets.
Despite
these
benefits,
this
emphasizes
comprehensive
regulatory
frameworks
ensure
safety,
manage
allergenicity,
mitigate
contamination
risks
from
pathogens
environmental
toxins.
Additionally,
developing
innovative
processing
technologies
enhance
palatability
marketability
products,
promoting
consumer
acceptance.
This
concludes
with
appropriate
support
technological
advancements,
have
contribute
global
security
sustainability
efforts.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 968 - 968
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Complete
protein,
which
includes
all
the
essential
amino
acids,
and
bioactive
compounds
needed
in
human
nutrition,
can
be
found
edible
insects.
Bioactive
play
a
crucial
role
protecting
cells
from
damage
caused
by
free
radicals.
Therefore,
this
study,
fat
extraction
yield,
protein
content,
acid
profile,
total
polyphenol
antioxidant
properties,
crustacean
mollusk
microbiological
quality
have
been
assessed
to
evaluate
influence
of
drying
method
pulsed
electric
field
(PEF)
pretreatment.
To
end,
sample
was
processed
PEF
at
varied
specific
energy
intakes
(5,
20,
40
kJ/kg)
dried
means
two
methods:
convective
(CD)
infrared-convective
(IR-CD).
A
comparable
content
(47.5–48.7
g/100
g
d.m.)
determined
for
most
samples
tested.
significantly
higher
lysine
methionine
detected
CD
insects,
especially
treated
kJ/kg.
The
IR-CD
exhibited
polyphenols
as
compared
those
obtained
method,
whereas
apparently
had
significant
impact
extent
increasing
their
content.
Taking
into
account
allergenicity,
approximately
10
times
than
study
has
shown
that
treatment
prior
resulted
assurance
insects
food
use.
Furthermore,
dose
20
kJ/kg
demonstrated
antimicrobial
effect.
results
proven
that,
case,
high
temperature
during
did
not
cause
undesirable
changes
expected.
PEF-assisted
may
conceivably
considered
obtain
highly
nutritionally
valuable
insects;
however,
it
is
utilize
appropriate
parameters
course
processing.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 3076 - 3076
Published: July 8, 2023
Insects
have
been
consumed
as
food
in
diverse
cultures
worldwide,
gaining
recognition
a
sustainable
and
nutritious
source.
This
systematic
review
aims
to
update
information
on
the
impact
of
insect
consumption
human
health
based
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
allergenicity
assessment
studies.
Following
PRISMA
guidelines,
studies
published
last
10
years
were
analyzed.
From
one-thousand
sixty-three
retrieved
references,
nine
RCTs
five
Post-prandial
amino
acid
levels
increased
after
protein
consumption.
In
comparison
with
other
sources,
showed
no
significant
differences
area
under
curve
(AUC)
values
for
essential
acids
but
tended
lower
peaks
peak
later.
terms
muscle
synthesis,
there
between
sources.
Glucose
did
not
differ;
however,
insulin
insect-based
products.
The
effects
inflammatory
markers
microbiota
composition
inconclusive
show
appetite
regulation.
Allergenicity
assessments
revealed
sensitisation
cross-reactivity
allergens
known
allergens.
A
partial
reduction
cross-allergenicity
was
observed
via
thermal
processing.
Insect
is
an
adequate
source
promising
benefits;
further
research
needed
fully
understand
its
potential
optimise
inclusion
into
diet.
