Edible insects: Challenges and prospects

An overview is given on recent developments in insects as food and by reviewing the literature which has appeared during last few years edible insects. outlook to future provided. About a decade ago, attention shifted from harvesting tropics farming all over world for feed applications. Most production targeted towards pet food, but it will turn aquafeed next two decades. More than 80% of publications dealing with five years. Crickets mealworms are used human while black soldier fly main species animal feed. The criteria choose insect automation, cheap substrates, disease avoidance, market potential. Genetics increasingly explored improve production. environmental impact producing compares well other alternative proteins, particular their capacity degrade organic waste streams. Edible not only good source nutrients also seem provide health benefits humans animals, plants (left substrate). challenge convincing Western consumers reviewed whether sustainability an issue. Processing techniques being developed. sector developing fast thanks conducive legislative framework. It progress further, provided that industry, academia, governmental organizations, public society closely cooperate.