The “Journal of Insects as Food and Feed” is a peer-reviewed journal and is published quarterly by Wageningen Academic Publishers.
- Circularity and environmental impact of edible insectsJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1111-1114, August 2023.
- Insect feed in sustainable crustacean aquacultureJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1115-1138, August 2023.
- Tenebrio molitor L. larvae inclusion in quail diet as a fat source: effects on performance, meat quality, and fatty acid compositionJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1139-1149, August 2023.
- Taurine content of insects used as feedJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1151-1157, August 2023.
- Impact of bokashi fermentation on life-history traits of black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae at an industrial scaleJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1159-1164, August 2023.
- Bioexposure assays to assess uptake and survival of viruses in mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvaeJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1165-1175, August 2023.
- High larval densities and high temperatures lead to a stronger immune response in the black soldier flyJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1177-1186, August 2023.
- Optimising mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) processing for improved nutritional and microbial qualityJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1187-1197, August 2023.
- Fermented extract of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae) as a dietary protein source modulates hepatic proteomic profiles in C57BLKS/J-db/db miceJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1199-1210, August 2023.
- Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a meat replacer in a burger pattyJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1211-1222, August 2023.
- Food for the future: sustainability assessment of cricket products for policy decisions to move toward sustainable agriculture in ThailandJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1223-1234, August 2023.
- Effect of desert locust control on non-target edible termites in eastern UgandaJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Volume 9, Issue 9, Page 1235-1246, August 2023.
- Effects of seasonal variation and geographical location on the nutritional composition of mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina)Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- The validity of the bioaccumulation index versus the bioaccumulation factor for assessment of element accumulation in black soldier fly larvaeJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Diseases of black soldier flies Hermetia illucens L. a future challenge for production?Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Nutritional profile of a novel artificial diet and the effect of photoperiod on the fitness parameters of reared Ruspolia differensJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Overview of larvae of red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), as human foodJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Socio-economic exploitation of edible caterpillars in the bimodal rainforest zone of CameroonJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Cannibalism among adult bush crickets (Ruspolia differens) when fed on different insect preys and artificial dietsJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Effect of yeast supplementation on growth parameters and metabolomics of black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Ileal digestibility of amino acids in defatted black soldier fly larva meal and adult black soldier fly fed to pigsJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Harmful and beneficial symbionts of Tenebrio molitor and their implications for disease managementJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Digestibility and quality of edible insect proteins: a systematic review of in vivo studiesJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Construction and evaluation of an AI system for tracking cricket behavior under conditions of bright and dark lightingJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Grasshoppers and locusts as human foods – a comprehensive reviewJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
- Factors affecting the decision-making process of using insect-based products in animal feed formulationsJournal of Insects as Food and Feed, Ahead of Print.
Aims and scope
The ‘Journal of Insects as Food and Feed’ covers edible insects from harvesting in the wild through to industrial scale production. It publishes contributions to understanding the ecology and biology of edible insects and the factors that determine their abundance, the importance of food insects in people’s livelihoods, the value of ethno-entomological knowledge, and the role of technology transfer to assist people to utilise traditional knowledge to improve the value of insect foods in their lives. The journal aims to cover the whole chain of insect collecting or rearing to marketing edible insect products, including the development of sustainable technology, such as automation processes at affordable costs, detection, identification and mitigating of microbial contaminants, development of protocols for quality control, processing methodologies and how they affect digestibility and nutritional composition of insects, and the potential of insects to transform low value organic wastes into high protein products. At the end of the edible insect food or feed chain, marketing issues, consumer acceptance, regulation and legislation pose new research challenges. Food safety and legislation are intimately related. Consumer attitude is strongly dependent on the perceived safety. Microbial safety, toxicity due to chemical contaminants, and allergies are important issues in safety of insects as food and feed. Innovative contributions that address the multitude of aspects relevant for the utilisation of insects in increasing food and feed quality, safety and security are welcomed.
Editorial statement
Insects are the most diverse group of animals known, and although there are nearly 2,000 species known to be utilised as food by people, there is a high likelihood that many more species could be utilised. Historically, insects have been eaten by people from many different cultures as part of their normal diet. This tradition has actively continued in several continents where collecting food insects is an important part of people’s livelihoods. Depending upon the geographical location of these different cultures, insects are collected from forests, freshwater ecosystems, deserts, and even agricultural fields. In most cultures, collecting insects as food was governed by traditional methods that encouraged sustainability in the supply of insects. Increasing population pressures, along with associated habitat degradation, has seen adoption of non-sustainable harvesting practices. One of the dangers faced by people globally is the loss of food diversity, and the use of a diverse range of food insects would be a step to alleviate this problem. Many edible insect species are only seasonally available, and there have been some species that have been semi-domesticated to be farmed, either in the wild or in cages. The number of edible insect species that fall into this category is very small, and the potential to farm more species is high and requires further investigation.
One of the advantages of using insects as food and feed is the reduced environmental impacts associated with their production compared to the more conventional stock animals. Insects can be food for both humans and also for some animals used as food, such as fish, poultry and pigs. Edible insects hold considerable potential to replace major feed ingredients that are currently used but have a larger ecological footprint. Environmental impact studies for the production of insect protein are needed to estimate global warming potential, energy use and land use as are overall life cycle assessments. Production of insects for these purposes goes beyond collecting them in the field, and involves farming that can range from small scale enterprises at the individual household or village level through to industrial-scale rearing. One of the challenges is to be able to produce large volumes of insects at a scale that will help reduce the ecological footprint of food production.
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