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  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

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  • Edible insects are emerging as a sustainable alternative protein source for global food security.
  • Insect-based proteins offer comparable nutritional profiles to conventional livestock proteins.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the nutritional composition, environmental benefits, and techno-functional properties of insect proteins.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for integrating insect proteins into human food systems.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing scientific literature.
  • Analysis of nutritional data, environmental impact assessments, and techno-functional attributes.
  • Examination of regulatory, safety, and consumer acceptance factors.

Main Results:

  • Insects are rich in protein and essential micronutrients, with a favorable amino acid profile.
  • Insect farming requires significantly less land, water, and feed, generating lower greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Widespread adoption is limited by regulatory inconsistencies, food safety concerns, and low consumer acceptance.

Conclusions:

  • Edible insects represent a nutritionally adequate and environmentally sustainable complementary protein source.
  • Variability in nutrient composition, safety assessment, and socio-cultural barriers impede large-scale integration.
  • Future research needs to standardize methodologies, conduct clinical studies, and develop strategies for consumer acceptance and regulatory alignment.