Edible Insects in the Food Sector Methods, Current Applications and
This book explores one of the most discussed and investigated novel foods in recent years: edible insects. The increasing demand for alternative protein sources worldwide had led the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote
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le Insects in the Food Sector Methods, Current Applications and Perspectives
Edible Insects in the Food Sector
Giovanni Sogari • Cristina Mora Davide Menozzi Editors
Edible Insects in the Food Sector Methods, Current Applications and Perspectives
Editors Giovanni Sogari Department of Food and Drug University of Parma Parma, Italy
Cristina Mora Department of Food and Drug University of Parma Parma, Italy
Davide Menozzi Department of Food and Drug University of Parma Parma, Italy
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In memory of Marianne Shockley
Preface
The research behind novel food is relatively young and includes a multitude of scientific disciplines and interests (safety, production, nutrition, consumer behavior, sensory analysis, regulations, etc.). New market opportunities for novel products, often derived from nontraditional protein sources, are increasing worldwide; however, consumer acceptability and trust for such alternative foods are often lacking. This book will explore one of the most discussed and investigated novel foods in recent years: edible insects. Increasing demand for alternative protein sources worldwide had led the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to promote the potential of using insects both for feed and food, establishing a program called “Edible Insects”. Although several social, environmental, and nutritional benefits of the use of insects in the human diet have been identified, the majority of the population in Western countries rejects the idea of adopting insects as food, p
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