From Farm to Fork: Crickets as Alternative Source of Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins

From Farm to Fork: Crickets as Alternative Source of Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins

Globally, there is growing interest to integrate cricket-based ingredients (flour) into food products to combat food and nutrition insecurity. However, there is lack of information on in-depth nutrient profile of the two cricket species (Scapsipedus icipe and Gryllus bimaculatus), which are the most...

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Main Authors: Dorothy K. Murugu, Arnold N. Onyango, Alex K. Ndiritu, Isaac M. Osuga, Cheseto Xavier, Dorothy Nakimbugwe, Chrysantus M. Tanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
edible crickets
Scapsipedus icipe
Gryllus bimaculatus
nutrient quality
recommended nutrient intake
human food
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.704002/full

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