A review on edible insects in China: Nutritional supply, environmental benefits, and potential applications

• Published in: Current research in food science Vol. 7; p. 100596
• Main Authors: Lin, Xueying, Wang, Feifan, Lu, Yuting, Wang, Jiarui, Chen, Jingwen, Yu, Yingxin, Tao, Xiaoyu, Xiao, Ying, Peng, Ye
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Edible insects; Environmental benefits; Food safety; Nutrition; Review; Sustainability

This review explored the potential of edible insects to address the challenges of malnutrition and food security. Although grain production in China has met the Food and Agriculture Organization standards, the shortage of protein supply is still a big issue. Moreover, expanding livestock farming is...