INSECT-BASED FOODS AS DIETARY NUTRIENTS
INSECT-BASED FOODS AS DIETARY NUTRIENTS

Author(s): Maricica Stoica, Angela Stela Ivan
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: Edible insects; Food ingredients; Dietary nutrients; Human health benefits;
Summary/Abstract: Food security is critical due to rapid population growth and increased resource consumption. Edible insects offer a healthier, more sustainable macronutrient source than traditional animal foods. They can help meet protein demand by 2050, reducing reliance on livestock. Insect-derived ingredients can enhance food and beverage nutritional profiles. This chapter highlights the nutritional value of commonly consumed insect species, emphasizing their importance as a macronutrient source.

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