EDIBLE INSECTS
Credits - Joshya Roshini.

EDIBLE INSECTS

What are edible insects….what does exactly it mean…edible in the sense are insects consume??

And the answer is Yes, as term suggest edible insects means insects which are consumed.

  • But why insects are consumed?

The term "entomophagy" refers to the practise of eating insects as food.Due to its excellent nutritional value (high protein content), health advantages (bioactive chemicals), and low environmental impact, entomophagy—the habit of eating insects—has attracted increasing attention (usage of less resource and reduced pollutants levels). A unique source of protein, insects offer a tremendous deal of promise for usage as unrecognisable functional components. Enzymatic hydrolysis of insect protein has made recent strides, and these developments have proven to be a promising approach for the exploitation of their bioactive characteristics. Antioxidant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and antibacterial characteristics have been the main focus of insect peptide production. However, more research is required to optimise these chemicals' processing and food safety.

Author - Joshya Roshini

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