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Circularity and environmental impact of edible insects J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Sergiy Smetana
Insect production has an environmental impact. However, the use of organic waste in insect feeding can mitigate the impact and even result in environmentally positive scenarios. The two potential effects are waste reduction and return of nutrients to food systems in the form of fertilisers, feed and food. While waste reduction by insects is being assessed, the potential of insects for nutrient circularity
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Effects of seasonal variation and geographical location on the nutritional composition of mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 O.N. Madimutsa, L. Macheka, F. Matiza Ruzengwe, J. Mubaiwa, F.A. Manditsera
Mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) consumption contributes to the sustainable supply of protein and several other nutrients for low socio-economic communities. However, mopane worm are bivoltine, producing two generations per rainy season which is postulated to affect their nutritional value. This research investigated the effect of emergence season and geolocation on the nutritional composition of mopane
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Are insects a good source of protein for humans? J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 N. Malla, N. Roos
When insects are introduced as a novel protein source in human diets, we need to understand the protein quality to compare their nutritional value with other foods. Protein quality assessment methods are based on evaluation of the ability of the protein to meet the amino acid (AA) requirements of the human body. Most available data comes from animal models, either in rats or pigs. The limited available
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Diseases of black soldier flies Hermetia illucens L. a future challenge for production? J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 A.B. Jensen, A. Lecocq
Pathogens are a challenge for all biological production systems. For producers of insects for food and feed, they can result in extensive production and economic losses. Black soldier flies (BSF) are considered very robust and resistant to insect diseases, however, emerging diseases may suddenly appear in the future. Insects can become infected by many types of pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes
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The validity of the bioaccumulation index versus the bioaccumulation factor for assessment of element accumulation in black soldier fly larvae J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 G. Daş, M.M. Seyedalmoosavi, K. Schleifer, M. Mielenz, C.C. Metges
Mineral and heavy metal accumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) is of growing interest. The bioaccumulation of elements in BSFL is usually assessed by a bioaccumulation factor (BAF), which is the ratio between the concentration of an element in the organism and in its feeding substrate. Recently, a new index, i.e. bioaccumulation index (BAI), which represents the relative
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Effect of desert locust control on non-target edible termites in eastern Uganda J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 M. Angole, G.M. Malinga, C.M. Tanga, S. Subramanian, X. Cheseto, J.P. Egonyu
Effects of widescale locust control with insecticides on non-target edible insects have been scarcely assessed. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of spraying desert locust with cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos on: (1) termite mound activity; (2) safety of edible termites from contamination with pesticide residues; and (3) nutritional composition of non-target edible termites. Incidences
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Ileal digestibility of amino acids in defatted black soldier fly larva meal and adult black soldier fly fed to pigs J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 J. Kim, S.Y. Ji, B.G. Kim
The objective was to determine crude protein (CP) and amino acids (AA) digestibility of fish meal, defatted black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) larva meal, and adult BSF fed to pigs. Eight castrated male pigs with a body weight of 72.6 kg (standard deviation = 10.4) surgically fitted with T-cannulas in the distal ileum were individually housed in pens that were equipped with a feeder and a nipple
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Effect of yeast supplementation on growth parameters and metabolomics of black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 M. Kannan, T. Vitenberg, L. Ben-Mordechai, S. Khatib, I. Opatovsky
Enhancement of black soldier fly (BSF) larval body weight with nutraceutical metabolites is a crucial step in utilising BSF larvae as food and feed. As BSF larvae are found in natural habitats comprising decaying organic matter and thriving with yeast species, we hypothesis that metabolic interactions between BSF larvae and the yeast present in their gut will have the greatest influence on the nutritional
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Cannibalism among adult bush crickets (Ruspolia differens) when fed on different insect preys and artificial diets J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 F. Fombong, C. Tanga, J. Ng’ang’a, J. Kinyuru, J. Vanden Broeck
Edible bush crickets Ruspolia differens have received considerable interest in recent years primarily due to their widespread consumption across Sub Sahara Africa. Currently, these pseudo grasshoppers are only available in large quantities twice a year during the rainy seasons. Therefore, there is great research interest in studying their farming potential for possible mass rearing. However, due to
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Socio-economic exploitation of edible caterpillars in the bimodal rainforest zone of Cameroon J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 J. Ouaba, A. Souaibou, S. Niassy, M. Lontsi-Demano, M.P.A. Mayi, F. Meutchieye, T. Tchuinkam
Edible caterpillars are the most traded edible insects in Cameroon, particularly in the humid forest zone, where they are excellent sources of proteins and fats for many indigenous peoples. Their large consumption and their wild harvest have been a major concern, and there is a need for sustainable management. However, specific data on species’ diversity and trade are scarce. Hence, the present study
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Overview of larvae of red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), as human food J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 I. Fernando, S.A. Siddiqui, W.S. Nugraha, B. Yudhistira, D.N. Adli, A.A. Nagdalian, A.V. Blinov, M.B. Mario
Insects have been a component of the human diet for ages, but their popularity as human food has only expanded considerably in recent years due to their potential as a large future food supply with high nutritional content and considerable environmental benefits. One of the promising insects with potential in foodstuff application is the red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera:
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Nutritional profile of a novel artificial diet and the effect of photoperiod on the fitness parameters of reared Ruspolia differens J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 F. Fombong, C. Tanga, J. Ng’ang’a, J. Kinyuru, J. Vanden Broeck
The tettigoniid, Ruspolia differens, is a widely consumed grasshopper across Sub Sahara Africa (SSA), mainly where periodic large swarms occur during the rainy months. The present wild harvesting of this grasshopper species is not sustainable and limits the yearlong presence of these delicacies. One method to circumvent this is developing mass-rearing technologies for this nocturnal and omnivorous
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Digestibility and quality of edible insect proteins: a systematic review of in vivo studies J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 L.A. Oliveira, K.A. Dias, S.M.S. Pereira, L.C.O.S. Vicente, M.L.F. Barnabé, C.M. Della Lucia
Edible insects are being considered as a potential sustainable food source to address global food security concerns and feed the world’s growing population. However, the quality and biological protein value of insects remain uncertain. This review analysed in vivo studies that evaluated edible insect consumption to clarify their potential as a high-quality protein source. Ten studies that evaluated
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Harmful and beneficial symbionts of Tenebrio molitor and their implications for disease management J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-03 A.R. Slowik, P. Herren, E. Bessette, F.S. Lim, L. Hernández-Pelegrín, C. Savio
The yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor, is currently one of the most important insect species produced for livestock feed and human consumption. High-density rearing conditions make the risk of disease and infections by parasitic symbionts a challenge in the mass production of these insects. However, certain symbionts are beneficial and should be favoured in order to promote healthy insect populations
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Insects as a complete nutritional source J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 D.G.A.B. Oonincx, M.D. Finke
For most animals insects are used as part of a diet, but strict insectivores only consume insects and other invertebrates. For them, all nutrients need to be available in suitable proportions to prevent nutritional deficiencies. Common deficiencies pertain to the vitamins A and D, and the mineral calcium. Moreover, concentrations of taurine, thiamine, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids are seemingly lower
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Grasshoppers and locusts as human foods – a comprehensive review J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 S.A. Siddiqui, M. Ghisletta, B.M. Yunusa, F.J. Abdullahi, Y.R. Saraswati, I. Fernando, A.A. Nagdalian, A.A. Gvozdenko, Mohd Asif Shah, J.M. Lorenzo, B.N. Dar
Nutritious and sustainable food sources are much needed to compensate for the rising demand for food due to the ever-growing human population. The idea of using insects as potential future foods is getting more attention globally. The consumption of insects or entomophagy offers several advantages other than fulfilling human nutritional and energy requirements. By considering climate change and the
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Construction and evaluation of an AI system for tracking cricket behavior under conditions of bright and dark lighting J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-02 T. Kaewplik, D. Akiyama, Y. Sasaki
Since 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations published a publication that embraced the opportunity to use insect for food and feed, to raise the profile of insects and further promoting diversity of diet, sustainable practices, and food security, insect production has attracted attention as a potential food source, and advanced methods have been developed. Among insects,
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Food for the future: sustainability assessment of cricket products for policy decisions to move toward sustainable agriculture in Thailand J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 R. Mungkung, T. Phetcharaburanin
Insects will be an important alternative food for protein in the future. Crickets, with a high protein level (54-70%) and all the essential amino acids, have emerged as a high potential protein source. Thailand is taking a leading position in Southeast Asia when it comes to producing alternative proteins based on crickets, with an annual production capacity of 3,700 tonnes/year with 1,200 registered
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Bioexposure assays to assess uptake and survival of viruses in mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 A. Lecocq, A.S. Olesen, C.M. Lazov, S.M. Rajiuddin, A.B. Jensen, L. Lohse, T.B. Rasmussen, G.J. Belsham, A. Bøtner
Insects represent a sustainable source of food and feed. In order to increase the sustainability of insect production, new feed substrates should be explored including waste materials that contain animal by-products. However, the use of waste products does come with potential risks for transmission of pathogens. Experimental exposure studies of insects with selected pathogens can provide knowledge
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Taurine content of insects used as feed J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 L. Kouřimská, F. Kvasnička, M. Kurečka, A. Rajchl, P. Škvorová, M. Kulma
Taurine (2-aminoethane sulfonic acid) is an important bioactive compound which certain living organisms cannot synthesise metabolically, thus requiring its dietary supplementation for normal physiological processes. As recent research has shown insects to be a suitable high-quality feed source this study analysed taurine content in ten commercially available insect species (Alphitobius diaperinus,
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Insect feed in sustainable crustacean aquaculture J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 T. Röthig, A. Barth, M. Tschirner, P. Schubert, M. Wenning, A. Billion, T. Wilke, A. Vilcinskas
Aquaculture is a growing global food production sector that aims to meet the increasing demand for dietary protein. Crustaceans are an important and predominantly high-priced aquaculture segment that could support the transfer of sustainable new technologies to other sectors. Areas of interest include disease management and compound feeds, both of which have the potential to improve both the profitability
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High larval densities and high temperatures lead to a stronger immune response in the black soldier fly J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 L.O. Opare, H. Meister, S. Holm, A. Kaasik, T. Esperk
Organisms are expected to invest more in their immune function when the risk of disease infection is high. However, induction of a robust immune response is costly and may not be achievable in suboptimal environments. High conspecific density could simultaneously imply high infection risk and a suboptimal environment for many insect species. We focus on the economically important dipteran species (black
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The sex specific differences on nutritional composition of adult wild field cricket, Brachytrupes portentosus (Lichtenstein AAH, 1796) in Bangladesh J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 M.M. Hasan, M.J. Uddin, M.O. Faruque, H. Khatun, M.N. Hoque, M.M. Hasan, M.A.S. Abir, M.F. Mondal
Wild field crickets (Brachytrupes portentosus) were found to have a sex-based demand in the market of Bangladesh. This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of sex on nutritional composition of B. portentosus. Both the male and female adult B. portentosus were found to have high nutritional value. The average weight and dry matter of female species were significantly higher compared to male
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Impact of bokashi fermentation on life-history traits of black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae at an industrial scale J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 M. Gebiola, A. Garnica, D. Pagliaccia, J.K. Tomberlin, K.E. Mauck
Larvae of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) (BSFL) are increasingly used in a circular economy context for industrial production of protein, oil, and frass, while serving as a sustainable method for managing numerous types of organic waste. On both fronts, there are ongoing efforts to optimise feedstocks for increased larval performance, yields of protein and/or oil,
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Fermented extract of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae) as a dietary protein source modulates hepatic proteomic profiles in C57BLKS/J-db/db mice J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 A. Turkyilmaz, Y. Lee, M.K. Lee
This study hypothesised that fermented mealworm extract (TMP) with higher amino acid contents than nonfermented extract can be used as a dietary protein source for type 2 diabetes mellitus, and compared its effects with casein (CA) using C57BLKS/J-db/db mice. TMP marginally lowered serum insulin and leptin levels and hepatic triglyceride, and lipid droplets compared with CA group. Proteomic analysis
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Tenebrio molitor L. larvae inclusion in quail diet as a fat source: effects on performance, meat quality, and fatty acid composition J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 S. Büyükkiliç Beyzi, M. Özdemir
This study was conducted to determine the effects of Tenebrio molitor larvae inclusion in diets instead of soybean and fish oil on Japanese quail’s performance, carcass, and meat quality. A total of 180 7-day-old quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) of both sexes were housed in battery packs in a controlled environment room. Chicks were randomly allocated to three treatment groups, each with 5 replicate
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Optimising mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) processing for improved nutritional and microbial quality J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 F. Matiza Ruzenewe, F.A. Manditsera, O.N. Madimutsa, L. Macheka, G. Kembo, A. Fiore, M. Ledbetter, J. Mubaiwa
Mopane worms (Gonimbrasia belina) is an important source of food and contribute to the nutrition of people who consume them. However, the traditional processing methods may have detrimental effects on the nutritional value and should also guarantee microbial quality. In this study, the nutritional composition and microbial quality of mopane worms processed under different boiling time (0-20 min) and
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Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a meat replacer in a burger patty J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 L.W. Bessa, E. Pieterse, J. Marais, L.C. Hoffman
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) have shown potential as a functional and safe food ingredient. However, there are still limited studies demonstrating its application in food. The aim of this study was to determine whether BSFL could partially/fully replace beef in a burger patty. Five different treatments were investigated to determine which percentage of BSFL inclusion could compare to control beef
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Silkmoth pupae: potential and less exploited alternative source of nutrients and natural antioxidants J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 H.O. Mokaya, R.M. Ndunda, T.M. Kegode, S.J. Koech, C.M. Tanga, S. Subramanian, B. Ngoka
Increasing global populations and decreasing sources of nutrients to feed them, has necessitated the drive for alternative and more sustainable sources of nutrients. Such alternatives should contribute to meet the demand for food and minimise negative effects on the environment. Edible insects, which have been traditionally part of human diets, stand out as the most probable and sustainable alternative
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Characterisation and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitogenome of the edible insect bamboo worm Omphisa fuscidentalis in Yunnan Province, China J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 C.-H. Yi, X.-Y. Liu, P.-L. Yang, C.-Y. Wang, X.-B. Wang, X. Liu, Q.-J. He, M. Zhao
The bamboo worm Omphisa fuscidentalis is a kind of popular edible insect in Indochina Peninsula, however, the genus affiliation of this insect is controversial. Previous taxonomic studies from China and Thailand using limited morphology and single mitochondrial gene evidence indicated that, those samples distributed in different areas from Asia could belong to different species in different genera
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Perception of edible insects and insect-based foods among children in Denmark: educational and tasting interventions in online and in-person classrooms J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 C. Maya, K. Sterling, J.L. Rukov, N. Roos
Insect-based foods may contribute to the consumption of more sustainable diets. Acceptance strategies for children are necessary to integrate insect-based foods into normal diets and lead to significant protein replacement. This study aimed to: (1) pilot the evaluation of insect-based foods in an online classroom; and (2) investigate the effects of exposing school children to educational and tasting
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Factors affecting the decision-making process of using insect-based products in animal feed formulations J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 L. Gasco, S. Bellezza Oddon, G.W. Vandenberg, T. Veldkamp, I. Biasato
Insect meals are promising alternative feed ingredients although their application is still not commonplace. Their inclusion requires the consideration of various factors to optimise growth, animal welfare, and feed costs. The insect meal form (whole or defatted) impacts the level of inclusion, in particular in feeds where low amount of lipids is needed (e.g. poultry). From a nutritional point of view
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Dietary Periplaneta americana extract improved the growth performance, immune, and antioxidative status, and crowding stress responses in Nile tilapia J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Y.C. Li, F. Bing, J.M. Zhang, G.J. Wang, W.B. Gong, J.J. Tian, H.Y. Li, K. Zhang, Y. Xia, Z.F. Li, J. Xie, E.M. Yu
The objective of this study was to assess the beneficial effects of dietary Periplaneta americana extract (PAE) supplementation on growth performance, immune, and antioxidative status, liver health, and crowding stress responses in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The fish (initial weight 55.01±1.73 g) were fed with one of the four diets containing PAE (0, 1, 2 and 4%) for 60 days followed by
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African traditional use of edible insects and challenges towards the future trends of food and feed J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 C. Kipkoech, J. Jaster-Keller, C. Gottschalk, J.M. Wesonga, R. Maul
In the current times of climate change, the intense use of insects as a protein source is gaining popularity worldwide, and will likely contribute to increased nutrient intake in food and feed due to its nutritional, ecological, nutraceutical, and medicinal potential. Ancient traditional consumption of wild-harvested insects in Africa is a valuable but diminishing resource. There is a need for improved
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The role of information and attitudes towards more sustainable technologies in the acceptance of insects as a food ingredient J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 A. Rabadán, A. Molina, R. Bernabéu
Although insects are considered a healthy and more sustainable source of proteins, consumers in Western countries are still reluctant to accept them as a food ingredient to be included in food formulation. In order to improve acceptance, studies focused on identifying the drivers of the acceptance of insects have shown that environmental awareness is one of the main factors that could encourage the
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Chitin contents in different black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) life stages J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 K.M. Eggink, J. Dalsgaard
Black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) is a promising insect species for valorising organic side streams into biomass high in protein and lipid. However, BSF also contains chitin known to possess anti-nutritional properties hampering its applications in food and feed. Quantification of chitin is often disregarded and studies that have quantified chitin have examined different life stages, known
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Effect of astaxanthin isomer supplementation on their accumulation in edible orthopterans: migratory locusts and two-spotted crickets J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 M. Honda, K. Hirota, Y. Zhang, Y. Hayashi, R. Sugahara
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
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Can crickets recognise bacterially contaminated feed? Gryllus assimilis odour perception of Escherichia coli J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 D. Aleknavičius, E. Markaitytė, J. Būdienė, L. Blažytė-Čereškienė, R. Stanevičienė, R. Mozūraitis, E. Servienė
Edible crickets Acheta domesticus and Gryllus assimilis are worldwide mass-reared insects. They are recognised as a sustainable source of protein in the food and feed industries and, in relation to this, must comply with food safety requirements. In this study, we assessed the self-protective ability of crickets to recognise potentially hazardous bacteria-contaminated feed. A two-choice test was carried
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Evaluation of different food waste for sustainable mass rearing of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) in Bangladesh J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 P.K. Paul, M.R. Awal, M.A.R. Choudhury, M.M. Hasan, M.M. Rahman, T. Ahmed, M.M. Rahman, M.F. Mondal
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
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Value addition of Samia ricini (Eri) pupae derived proteins: production and characterisation of antioxidant, ACE and DPP-IV inhibitory hydrolysates J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 P. Sarkar, R.K. Duary
This study aims to validate the production of multifunctional peptides from indigenously available edible nonmulberry silkworm (Samia ricini) pupae under the effect of specific enzymatic hydrolysis settings, simulated gastric and intestinal fluids. Eri pupae proteins comprising 40.81% constituents with molecular weight (MW)>10 kDa and 48.68% within 10-3 kDa are most preferable substrates for alcalase
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Relationship between substrate composition and larval weight: a simple growth model for black soldier fly larvae J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 M. Kieβling, K. Franke, V. Heinz, K. Aganovic
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) could play an important role as a high-quality source of protein, lipid, and other nutrients not only for animal feed but also for human consumption. However, feeding material costs for the larvae strongly influence the economic feasibility of the feed source. Therefore, the performance of several side streams originating from food production, which are legally permitted
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Dynamic vapour sorption isotherms and isosteric heats of sorption of two edible insects (Cirina forda and Rhyncophorus phoenicis) J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 C. Bukamba Tshanga, P. Malumba, B. Kambashi Mutiaka, J. Bindelle, F. Debaste
Cirina forda and Rhyncophorus phoenicis are widely consumed insects in tropical Africa. Drying is one of the main conservation techniques to improve the availability of these insects, which are harvested seasonally in the wild. The main goal of this study was to investigate the sorption isotherms and to estimate the shelf-life of these two dried insects. Sorption isotherms were determined at 25, 30
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Edible insects as innovative ingredients: processing technologies and insect incorporated foods J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 S. Anusha, P.S. Negi
The growing global demand for meat and the limitations of agricultural land and resources have prompted the search for alternative protein sources. Edible insects can be used as a meat substitute because of their significant protein content, high food-to-feed conversion ratio, and mere greenhouse gas emissions. Entomophagy, or the eating of insects, has long been practised by numerous ethnic groups
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White-spotted flower chafer (Protaetia brevitarsis) ameliorates inflammatory responses in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Y.J. Choi, I.Y. Bae
White-spotted flower chafer (Protaetia brevitarsis) is an edible insect and P. brevitarsis larvae are used in traditional Oriental medicine. However, the molecular mechanisms behind the anti-inflammatory action of P. brevitarsis larvae are unknown. We investigated the effects of P. brevitarsis larvae ethanol extract (PBLE) on the inflammatory response as well as the molecular mechanisms underpinning
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Content difference of 1-deoxynojirimycin in fifty varieties and its correlation with viability of the edible insect Bombyx mori (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Y. Xiao, W.Z. Shen, Q.R. Li, D.X. Xing, Q. Yang
Silkworm (Bombyx mori) is a traditional edible insect. Whole silkworm powder contains 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ). DNJ is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor with hypoglycaemic activity. The silkworm cannot synthesise DNJ by itself, most of the DNJ in silkworm is obtained by the consumption of mulberry leaves. In this study, the DNJ content of silkworm in different developmental stages and that of 50 representative
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Closing the gap – producing black soldier fly larvae on aquaculture side streams J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 N.S. Liland, M. Sørensen, I. Belghit, F. Perera Willora, A. Torrissen, O. Torrissen
The aim of the study was to investigate if black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae can be grown on sludge from a salmonid fresh-water recirculating aquaculture system facility in a small pilot-scale trial. The growth and transfer of both nutrients and unwanted components from the sludge to the insect larvae was analysed. A commercial chicken feed was used as a control growth substrate and up to
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Asymptotic estimated digestibility, a new indicator of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) conversion efficiency in relation to larval density J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 J.B. Guillaume, S. Mezdour, F. Marion-Poll, C. Terrol, P. Schmidely
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
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Factors affecting willingness and future intention to eat insects in students of an edible insect course J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 M. Shelomi
Interest in insects as food has increased globally over the last decade. Factors affecting willingness to eat insects in countries without traditions of edible insects have been studied predominantly in Europe, and with a predominant focus on consumer attributes such as levels of food neophobia or disgust. This study examined attitudes in Taiwan, where edible insects are not commonly consumed, and
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Do antimicrobial peptide levels alter performance of insect-based aquaculture feeds – a study using genetic models of insect immune activation J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-22 N.A. Sibinga, M.T. Lee, N. Buchon, E.L. Johnson, V. Selvaraj, H. Marquis
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
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Insect production, food neophobia and food security J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-16 E.M. Costa Neto
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 3, Page 265-266, February 2023.
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Microbiological and chemical safety of Bombyx mori farmed in north-eastern Italy as a novel food source J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 F. Marzoli, A. Tata, A. Massaro, M. Bragolusi, E. Passabì, S. Cappellozza, A. Saviane, L. Tassoni, R. Piro, S. Belluco
Sericulture in Italy has old origins, but competitiveness with the Asian markets and the widespread use of pesticides have led, in the past, to a decline of Bombyx mori (BM) farming. However, this sector is characterised by future development potential due to the use of all BM products in the food sector, which would promote a sustainable production chain. The aim of the present study was to determine
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Digestibility of insect meals for dogs and their effects on blood parameters, faecal characteristics, volatile fatty acids, and gut microbiota J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 K.G. Lisenko, M.R.C. Godoy, K.R.B. Oliveira, M.R.D. Oliveira, T.V. Silva, T.V. Fontes, R.F. Lacerda, L.G. Ferreira, T.M. Gonçalves, M.G. Zangeronimo, D.V. da Costa, F.M.O.B. Saad
To evaluate the effects of the inclusion of three insect meals in dogs’ diets (Madagascar cockroach, MC; cinerea cockroach, CC; and superworm, SW) at two different levels (7.5 and 15%) on nutrients digestibility, blood parameters, faecal characteristics, volatile fatty acids, and gut microbiota, a digestibility trial was performed in a 3×2 factorial scheme in Latin square design 6×6. Experimental diets
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Effects of hydrolysis and swelling on structural and functional properties of Hermetia illucens L.: insoluble protein in residue fraction J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Y.J. Kim, T.K. Kim, Y.J. Choi, J.H. Lee, H.W. Jang, M.C. Kang, Y.S. Choi
Edible insects are a potential and sustainable protein resource. Various extraction methods are used to process edible insects. However, the residue fraction is discarded after protein extraction because of its poor functional properties, despite having a high protein content. This study was conducted to improve the functional properties of re-extracted protein from the raw and hydrolysed protein extraction
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Genome-wide identification and transcriptome-based expression pattern of chemosensory genes in two wild silkmoths, Antheraea pernyi and Antheraea yamamai J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 T. Jiang, X.-Y. Li, M.-M. Chen, S.-T Liu, Y.-P. Li, R.-X. Xia, Y.-R. Jiang, Q. Li, Y.-Q. Liu
Antheraea pernyi Guérin-Méneville and Antheraea yamamai Guérin-Méneville are two closely related wild silkmoths belonging to the family Saturniidae with highly edible and silk-producing value. In this study, we characterised candidate chemosensory genes from the genomes of the two silkmoths. In A. pernyi, 38 odorant-binding proteins (OBPs), 21 chemosensory proteins (CSPs), 3 sensory neuron membrane
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Factors affecting consumption of edible insects as food: entomophagy in Myanmar J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 M. Thu Thu Aung, J. Dürr, C. Borgemeister, J. Börner
With the world’s population rapidly increasing, food security and malnutrition have emerged as critical issues. Edible insects offer an alternative protein source that requires less land and water than conventional livestock production and emits lower levels of greenhouse gases. Myanmar has a long history of consuming insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, palm weevil larvae, giant water beetles,
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Silkworm sericin peptides alleviate the hardening of soy protein bars during early storage J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 H.T. Zhu, X.X. Zhang, R. Zhang, J.Y. Feng, K. Thakur, J.G. Zhang, Z.J. Wei
In this study, the innovative use of sericin peptide (SRP) as an anti-hardening ingredient was studied and investigated for the anti-hardening effect on high protein nutrition bars (HPNBs) made from soybean protein isolate (SPI). Texture analysis showed that the addition of SRP to the SPI-HPNBs alleviated the hardening of the samples during early storage (72 h). The mobility of water and small molecules
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Fate of polychlorobiphenyls in Tenebrio molitor larvae: consequences for further use as food and feed J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 J. Ratel, F. Mercier, J. Rivas, H. Wang, M. Angénieux, B. Calmont, S. Crépieux, C. Planche, E. Engel
This study explored the ability of Tenebrio molitor, one of the most widely bred and traded insect species in Europe, to bioaccumulate polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) from their feeding substrate. T. molitor larvae were reared for 20 days in a temperature- and humidity-controlled incubator and fed with wheat bran artificially contaminated with PCBs at a concentration of 0.67, 4.0 or 24.4 μg/kg. The larvae
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Optimal dietary protein to carbohydrate ratio for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 K.M. Eggink, I.G. Donoso, J. Dalsgaard
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
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Barriers, risks and risk management strategies in European insect supply chains J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 H.H. Niyonsaba, J. Höhler, H.J. van der Fels-Klerx, T. Slijper, F. Alleweldt, S. Kara, R. Zanoli, A.I.A. Costa, M. Peters, M.P.M. Meuwissen
Despite technological developments and regulatory improvements, most actors in the insect sector still face many challenges and uncertainties. While previous research mainly focused on the perception of domain-specific challenges and risks or has been limited to specific stages in the supply chain, this study aims to determine how stakeholders perceive the importance of past barriers and future risks
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Instant controlled pressure-drop assisted pressing for defatting and dewatering of yellow mealworm larvae: process study and optimisation J. Insects Food Feed (IF 5.1) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 R. El Hajj, H. Mhemdi, C. Besombes, V. Lefrancois, K. Allaf, E. Vorobiev
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.