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Exploring Edible Insects: A Review on Protein Diversity, Extraction Techniques and Health Benefits
Edible insects: protein types, ways to extract them, and health benefits
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Abstract
Edible insects may serve as a sustainable protein source with significant health advantages and ecological benefits.
- Insect proteins undergo various extraction techniques that impact both the quantity and quality of the protein.
- Health benefits associated with edible insects include their nutritional importance as part of a diet.
- Consumer acceptance of insect-based foods is influenced by economic, environmental, and safety considerations.
- The ecological benefits of insect farming may contribute to its viability as a sustainable protein source.
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