Edible insects as innovative foods: nutritional and functional assessments

摘要: In the face of rising population, food insecurity is emerging as a global challenge. Nutritious sources are frantically being searched for and so far underutilized candidates assessed. this regard, Arthropoda, largest phylum in animal kingdom fits bill. Especially, Class Insecta holds tremendous promise, without harming environment. Loaded proteins, fat minerals, “edible insects” can alleviate hunger malnutrition. fact, every country, entomophagy practiced, though mostly among low-income groups. However, few hiccups lie path their popularization articles. Their allergenicity pathogen-carrying traits impose threats to human health. Further, aversion Western world towards insects impedes dietary inclusion. While some crustaceans shrimps, lobsters, crabs, krills gourmet articles, with high demand, logicality neglecting likely commodities appear be psychological bias. Global regulatory bodies encouraging further investigations on edible insects. As movement at early stages, given due impetus, it play significant role quenching putting strain environment, review has been woven around vision ‘insects sustainable food’.