Edible insects as food have been considered as a core future protein source. Not only are edible insects abundant in nutrient value, but also have numbers of functional substances, which could provide a multiple valua...Edible insects as food have been considered as a core future protein source. Not only are edible insects abundant in nutrient value, but also have numbers of functional substances, which could provide a multiple valuable benefits for humans. This review examines and summarizes the functional substances in edible insects and their special effects for people, as well as the use and prospects for these functional substances. There are many functional substances in edible insects, such as antimicrobial peptides, interferon, sex attractant hormones, cordycepin, active polysaccharides, microelement, chitin/chitosan, steroidal material, vitamin, lecithin, etc., which could provide multiple benefits for human beings. These special functional substances could help people enhance immunity, inhibit tumor, regulate intestinal function, relieve fatigue, anti oxidation, protect against colds, improve sleeping, promote the growth and development, as well as reducing blood sugar and blood pressure, among others. According to these valuable efficacies, the functional substances extracted from edible insects can be exploited mainly in three ways: edible insects are used to discover new medicines or health care products for people;and edible insects are applied in chemical, agricultural, food technology, pollutant treatment and textile sectors;as well as being consumed as animal feedstuff for livestock and other animals, which indirectly meet the different requirements for humans. Currently, edible insects have generated global interest to be developed as different forms of products and has promoted more research and development. However, pupae and larvae are still the main consumption ways in the market, which is unacceptable to most people. It is expected that the edible insect industry would be prosperous and sustainable by integrating the power of beneficial policies and regulations, huge consumer demand and proper strategies of promotion and production.展开更多
The practice of eating insects has been documented for a long time.With obvious economic and environmental advantages,edible insects are in the spotlight recently due to their enormous potential in multiple industries...The practice of eating insects has been documented for a long time.With obvious economic and environmental advantages,edible insects are in the spotlight recently due to their enormous potential in multiple industries.A number of research has been conducted to maximize their value,but concerns have been raised for the food security.In this review,we compared the characteristics of edible insects with other traditional protein sources.The progress of modern entomophagy was introduced.The benefits and risks of eating insects were summarized.Additionally,the shortcoming of current production were discussed.Feasible ways and strategies were proposed to promote the consumption of edible insects.展开更多
基金supported by Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund(JASTIF)(CX(19)2036)the National Nature Science Foundations of China(NSFC)(32100398).
文摘Edible insects as food have been considered as a core future protein source. Not only are edible insects abundant in nutrient value, but also have numbers of functional substances, which could provide a multiple valuable benefits for humans. This review examines and summarizes the functional substances in edible insects and their special effects for people, as well as the use and prospects for these functional substances. There are many functional substances in edible insects, such as antimicrobial peptides, interferon, sex attractant hormones, cordycepin, active polysaccharides, microelement, chitin/chitosan, steroidal material, vitamin, lecithin, etc., which could provide multiple benefits for human beings. These special functional substances could help people enhance immunity, inhibit tumor, regulate intestinal function, relieve fatigue, anti oxidation, protect against colds, improve sleeping, promote the growth and development, as well as reducing blood sugar and blood pressure, among others. According to these valuable efficacies, the functional substances extracted from edible insects can be exploited mainly in three ways: edible insects are used to discover new medicines or health care products for people;and edible insects are applied in chemical, agricultural, food technology, pollutant treatment and textile sectors;as well as being consumed as animal feedstuff for livestock and other animals, which indirectly meet the different requirements for humans. Currently, edible insects have generated global interest to be developed as different forms of products and has promoted more research and development. However, pupae and larvae are still the main consumption ways in the market, which is unacceptable to most people. It is expected that the edible insect industry would be prosperous and sustainable by integrating the power of beneficial policies and regulations, huge consumer demand and proper strategies of promotion and production.
基金sponsored by the Special Fund Project for Basic Scientific Research of JAAS in 2019(Supporting Key Talents)(ZX(19)3002).
文摘The practice of eating insects has been documented for a long time.With obvious economic and environmental advantages,edible insects are in the spotlight recently due to their enormous potential in multiple industries.A number of research has been conducted to maximize their value,but concerns have been raised for the food security.In this review,we compared the characteristics of edible insects with other traditional protein sources.The progress of modern entomophagy was introduced.The benefits and risks of eating insects were summarized.Additionally,the shortcoming of current production were discussed.Feasible ways and strategies were proposed to promote the consumption of edible insects.
