For the cultural and biological process of eating insects, see Entomophagy in humans.
Whole, fried edible insects as street food in GermanyWhole, steamed silkworm pupae as street food in South Korea (beondegi)
Insects as food or edible insects are insect species used for human consumption. Over 2 billion people are estimated to eat insects on a daily basis.[1] Globally, more than 2,000 insect species are considered edible, though far fewer are discussed for industrialized mass production and regionally authorized for use in food.[2][3][4][5] Many insects are highly nutritious, though nutritional content depends on species and other factors such as diet and age.[6][7] Insects offer a wide variety of flavors and are commonly consumed whole or pulverized for use in dishes and processed food products such as burger patties, pasta, or snacks.[8][9] Like other foods, there can be risks associated with consuming insects, such as allergic reactions.[10] As commercial interest in insects as food grows, countries are introducing new regulatory frameworks to oversee their production, processing, marketing, and consumption.[11]
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et insectes comestibles: Étude sur les moeurs de l'homme et de l'insecte (in French). N. Boubée. p. 152. DeFoliart, Gene R. (2009). "Insectsasfood"....
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efficiency, including insects, meat analogues, and cultured meats. Although there are few studies of the feed conversion ratios of edible insects, the house cricket...
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