ReviewHeliyon2024
Bioactive compounds and biological activity in edible insects: A review.
Review in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 44 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Allomyrinasin, an Edible Insect-Derived Peptide, Ameliorates High-Fat Diet-Induced Hepatic Oxidative Stress and Metabolic Dysfunction.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Solvent-Dependent Biological Activities of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts From Edible Insect Larvae.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Alternative Protein Sources in Poultry and Pig Nutrition-A Review.Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition · 2026Review
- Towards Bioethical and Functional Standards in the Slaughter Methods of Edible Insects: A Narrative Review.Insects · 2026Review
- Fortification of Durum Wheat Pasta with Mealworm (Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Influence of dietary inclusion of black soldier fly larvae protein hydrolysates on nutritional indicators and cardiac-related biomarkers of adult beagle dogs.Journal of animal science · 2026Article
- Food-derived antioxidant peptides undergo oxidative transformations that may alter their function and safety.Discover molecules · 2026Review
- Incorporating Cricket Powder into Salad Dressing: Enhancing Protein Content and Functional Attributes Through Partial Palm-Oil Replacement.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Compositional analysis of amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, and aroma compounds in buffalo worm (Food chemistry: X · 2025Article
- Harnessing Edible Insect Bioactives for Gut Health: A Comprehensive Review on Chitin-Derived Prebiotics and Peptidomic Insights from the Black Soldier Fly.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- House Cricket (Nutrients · 2025Article
- Development of Stored-Product Moths on Cricket Powder and Insect-Enriched Biscuits.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Entomophagy: Nutritional Value, Benefits, Regulation and Food Safety.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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- Coffee and Its Major Polyphenols in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- The Environmental and Ecological Benefits of Edible Insects: A Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
- Edible Insects from the Perspective of Sustainability-A Review of the Hazards and Benefits.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Edible Insect Meals as Bioactive Ingredients in Sustainable Snack Bars.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
New strategies to combat hunger are a current and urgent demand. The increase in population has generated a high demand for products and services that affect food production, cultivation areas, and climate. Viable and sustainable alternative sources have been sought to meet food quality requirements. In this context, edible insects are a good source of macro-nutrients, and bioactive compounds confer biological properties that improve their nutritional aspects and benefit human health. This review aims to present the benefits and contributions of edible insects from the point of view of the biological contribution of macronutrients, and bioactive compounds, as well as consider some anti-nutritional aspects reported in edible insects. It was found that insects possess most of the macronutrients necessary for human life and are rich in bioactive compounds commonly found in plants. These bioactive compounds can vary significantly depending on the developmental stage, diet, and species of edible insects. However, they also contain phytochemicals in which anti-nutrients predominate, which can adversely affect humans with allergenic reactions or reduced nutrient viability when consumed in high amounts or for prolonged periods. Hydrocyanide, oxalates, soluble oxalate, and phytate are the most studied anti-nutrients. However, the doses at which they occur are far below the limits in foods. In addition, anti-nutrient levels decrease significantly in processing, such as oven-drying and defatting methods. However, there are few studies, so more trials are needed to avoid generalizing. Therefore, edible insects can be considered complete food.
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