Edible insects in sustainable food systems

Author(s)

    • Halloran, Afton
    • Flore, Roberto
    • Vantomme, Paul
    • Roos, Nanna

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Edible insects in sustainable food systems

Afton Halloran ... [et al.], editors

Springer, c2018

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Other editors: Roberto Flore, Paul Vantomme, Nanna Roos

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Description

This text provides an important overview of the contributions of edible insects to ecological sustainability, livelihoods, nutrition and health, food culture and food systems around the world. While insect farming for both food and feed is rapidly increasing in popularity around the world, the role that wild insect species have played in the lives and societies of millions of people worldwide cannot be ignored. In order to represent this diversity, this work draws upon research conducted in a wide range of geographical locations and features a variety of different insect species. Edible insects in Sustainable Food Systems comprehensively covers the basic principles of entomology and population dynamics; edible insects and culture; nutrition and health; gastronomy; insects as animal feed; factors influencing preferences and acceptability of insects; environmental impacts and conservation; considerations for insect farming and policy and legislation. The book contains practical information for researchers, NGOs and international organizations, decision-makers, entrepreneurs and students.

Table of Contents

Foreword - the contribution of edible insects to sustainable food systems Basic principles of entomology and population dynamics Edible insects and culture Role of edible insects in Asian cultures Cultural significance of edible insects in Latin America The contribution of farmed crickets and to rural livelihoods in Asia and Africa The Importance of Insects in Australian Aboriginal Society Edible insects in African cultures Edible insects in North American culture Nutrition and Health Insects and human nutrition Edible insects and food safety concerns The role of Insects in diets and nutrition in East Africa Insect consumption in Laos Gastronomy Gastonomic outlook for insects Insects in African Gastronomy Should using insects be considered avant-garde? Escamoles in Mexican Gastronomy Foraging and ants in Danish gastronomy Insects as Animal Feed Introduction Insect species in aquaculture and poultry feed in Africa: potentials and constraints Insects in aquaculture feeds in Norway Commercializing insect transformation of organic wastes to benefit farmers in Europe Use of municipal waste as a medium for BSF in Canada Production of mealworms for conversion of waste to animal feed Insects as a novel source of animal feed in Europe Consumer preferences and acceptability Acceptance of edible insects in Europe Willingness to pay for edible insects in Kenya Culture and impact on preferences Determinants of willingness to eat insects in the USA and India Acceptance of insects as animal feed and its determinants among farmers Environmental impacts and conservation Factors influencing the environmental sustainability of farmed insect species LCA of insects in aquaculture feeds LCA of insects as animal feed Conservation of edible insect species in Southern Africa Future challenges for insect farming Possible diseases in farmed insects Ethical considerations for farmed insect species Legislation and policy on the use of insects as food and feed Global status and way forward The edible insect sector in Europe Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Thailand Insects in policy and legislation in East Africa Governing insects as food and feed in North America Conclusion

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