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.
International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 167 - 176
Published: May 16, 2025
Background:
Rhynchophorus
phoenicis
is
arguably
one
of
the
most
sought-after
edible
insects
in
tropics.
It
widely
distributed
Africa
and
a
major
pest
palm
trees
Africa,
Southern
Asia,
South
America.
Globally,
population
has
been
predicted
to
surpass
9
billion
by
2050,
leading
food
insecurity.
Objective:
This
research
investigated
rearing
insect
(Rhynchophorus
phoenicis)
different
substrates
under
laboratory
conditions
address
problems
associated
with
weevils'
availability
for
solving
malnutrition
issues
children
when
consumed.
Methods:
Ten
(10)
adult
weevils
were
reared
(coconut
husk,
sugarcane,
pawpaw,
combination
all
substrates)
fiber
as
control
arranged
triplicates
assess
their
emergence
survival.
Data
on
larvae
emergence,
survival,
pupation
obtained
within
four
(4)
eight
(8)
weeks
post-emergence.
Results:
The
experiments
showed
that
survival
(184.08±19.7),
rate
(53.25±7.0),
(12.92±1.8)
highest
coconut
husk
least
pawpaw
substrate.
There
was
also
significant
difference
between
pupation,
various
compared
(p<0.05).
Implication:
study
demonstrated
feasibility
mass-rearing
African
weevil
larvae,
which,
if
incorporated
into
children's
diets,
will
be
immensely
nutritional
deficiencies
malnutrition.
