FSA research and evidence.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Novel
food,
defined
in
the
retained
food
regulations
as
‘food
that
has
not
been
consumed
to
a
significant
degree
by
humans
EU
before
15
May
1997
(EU
Regulation
2015/2283),’
is
expected
be
used
an
increasing
extent
and
range
of
products
within
coming
decade
aiming
feed
growing
global
population
more
sustainable
manner
comprising
nutritious
forms
protein.
The
safety
aspects
novel
foods
must
thoroughly
assessed
they
can
reach
market,
this
includes
assessment
allergenicity
risks.
FSA
have
funded
project
review
current
knowledge
insect
protein
precision
fermentation
(PF)
identify
future
research
needs
field.
This
report
comprises
unbiased
critical
literature
(Section
1)
coupled
with
consultations
experts
stakeholders
field
2)
focussing
specifically
on
well
milk
egg
produced
fermentation.
Section
3
testing
data
determine
whether
allergen
ELISA
kits
detect
allergens
food.
addresses
considerations
these
proteins.
expert
consultation
(allergen
testing,
innovative
methods,
biochemistry)
aimed
gain
information
potential
PF
proteins,
cross-reactivity
(insect/shellfish
allergens)
gaps
challenges
recommend
strategies.
British Food Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
126(7), P. 2686 - 2713
Published: April 25, 2024
Purpose
To
generate
the
measurement
instrument
seven
steps
were
implemented.
A
total
of
819
questionnaires
collected
in
Yunnan
Province,
China,
where
it
has
long
tradition
eating
insects.
Design/methodology/approach
This
study
aims
to
explore
influences
multidimensional
benefits
consuming
insect-based
food
on
its
consequences.
Food
neophilia
and
hedonic
motivation
are
used
as
moderating
variables.
Findings
Health,
nutritional
value,
taste
cultural
domains
effectively
explained
consumers’
attitudes
toward
food,
consumption
satisfaction,
subjective
well-being,
loyalty
restaurant
community
attachment.
partially
moderated
relationships
between
proposed
constructs.
Research
limitations/implications
provides
a
conceptual
model
for
exploring
experiences
offers
useful
guideline
developing
designing
marketing
strategies
stakeholders
industry.
Originality/value
is
one
few
studies
examining
from
perspective
consumers.
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.
Brazilian Journal of Experimental Design Data Analysis and Inferential Statistics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
This
study
unveils
a
novel
approach
toward
sustainable
protein
production
and
waste
management
by
investigating
the
utilization
of
coffee
grounds
as
nutrient
source
for
Tenebrio
molitor
larvae.
research
is
pioneering
exploration
in
response
to
pressing
shortages,
food
waste,
security
challenges.
The
employs
an
entirely
randomized
experimental
design,
comprising
five
treatment
groups
one
control
group;
each
replicated
thrice.
Notably,
amalgamates
cutting-edge
data
mining
techniques
through
Scopus
database
elucidate
existing
landscape
around
molitor.
underscores
insect's
pivotal
role
prospective
alternative
source.
findings,
core
contribution,
discern
that
T1,
blend
5%
95%
substrate,
yields
most
significant
mass
gain
larvae
over
initial
7-day
phase,
surpassing
group.
However,
intriguing
revelation
follows:
specific
treatments
experience
subsequent
weight
loss,
emphasizing
significance
strategic
larval
harvesting
processing.
These
collective
results
underscore
Molitor's
potential
innovative
while
spotlighting
valuable
growth
catalyst.
forges
path
towards
solutions,
elucidating
dynamic
interplay
between
molitor,
grounds,
their
promising
addressing
concerns,
particularly
socioeconomically
challenged
regions.
