THE NUTRITIONAL-VALUE OF EDIBLE INSECTS

Authors
BUKKENS SGF
Citation
Sgf. Bukkens, THE NUTRITIONAL-VALUE OF EDIBLE INSECTS, Ecology of food and nutrition, 36(2-4), 1997, pp. 287-319
Citations number
54
Categorie Soggetti
Nutrition & Dietetics
Journal title
Ecology of food and nutrition → ACNP
ISSN journal
03670244
Volume
36
Issue
2-4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
287 - 319
Database
ISI
SICI code
0367-0244(1997)36:2-4<287:TNOEI>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the nutritional aspects of insect c onsumption (entomophagy) among indigenous populations. The nutritional quality of food insects is discussed with special emphasis on the rol e of food insects as a source of animal protein. Available data on the amino acid composition of the most common food insects are summarized , and the potential of insect protein to complement protein of various staple foods is analyzed. Micronutrient composition of insects is bri efly discussed.