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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2025

Biotechnological Advances in Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation for Edible Insects: Functionality, Acceptability and Safety.

Ravi K Mittal, Gaurav Krishna, Vikram Sharma

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Review in Current pharmaceutical biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ravi K MittalGalgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8234-2466
Gaurav KrishnaDepartment of Pharmacy, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1398-9340
Vikram SharmaGalgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8655-7752

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis review paper examines biotechnological methods for enhancing edible insects using enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation. Evaluations involve improving functionality, analyzing consumer acceptability elements, guaranteeing safety and quality, negotiating regulatory frameworks, and suggesting field breakthroughs and applications.

methodsOur method comprises a thorough literature analysis and academic database searches for edible insect enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation investigations. Based on gaps in the literature, we investigate edible insect safety, consumer acceptability, and legal and regulatory issues.

resultsThe results show biotechnological advances in enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation for edible insect functioning. Sensory and cultural aspects affect consumer acceptability. To ensure edible insect product safety, hazards and pollutants are addressed. The legal analysis highlights compliance issues and possibilities.

conclusionThis review shows how enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation improve edible insect functioning, safety, and nutrition. The review includes consumer acceptability dynamics, legal issues, and safety analysis.

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BiotechnologyEdible InsectsAnimalsConsumer Product SafetyFermentationFood SafetyHumansHydrolysisbiotechnological approachesconsumer acceptanceEdible insectsenzymatic hydrolysisfermentationfunctionalitylegal regulation.safety

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