ReviewVeterinary and animal science2023
Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed.
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- The Environmental and Ecological Benefits of Edible Insects: A Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
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- Exploring Sustainable Future Protein Sources.Food science of animal resources · 2025Review
- Country-Level Bibliometric Analysis of Edible Insect Research: Geographic Distribution and Contributions to Advancing Sustainable Alternatives for Food and Feed.International journal of food science · 2025Review
- Seasonal variation in egg nutrient composition under a pasture-based layer hen system: Implications for sustainable agriculture.PloS one · 2025Article
- Impact of Edible Insect Polysaccharides on Mouse Gut Microbiota: A Study on White-Spotted Flower Chafer Larva (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Effect of Feed on the Growth Performance, Nutrition Content and Cost of Raising the Field Cricket (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential fatty acids since they are highly documented to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as α-linolenic and linoleic acids which are vital for the normal functioning of the body. The approval of insects as edible food by the European Union has sparked research interest in their potential to form part of human and animal diets due to their abundant protein, amino acids, fats, and minerals. However, little attention has been given to the importance and health benefits of lipids and fatty acids present in edible insects consumed by human and animals. This article aims to review the biological significance of essential fatty acids found in edible insects. The accumulation of fats and essential fatty acids present in edible insects were identified and described based on recommended levels required in human diets. Furthermore, the health benefits associated with insect oils as well as different processing techniques that could influence the quality of fats and fatty acid in edible insects were discussed.
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