Entomophagy: A Narrative Review on Nutritional Value, Safety, Cultural Acceptance and A Focus on the Role of Food Neophobia in Italy

In recent years, the consumption of insects, or entomophagy, has produced an increasing interest amongst scientists and ecologists as a potential source of animal protein. Eating insects is also interesting in terms of low greenhouse gas emissions and low land use. In contrast to tropical countries,...

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Toti, Luca Massaro, Aisha Kais, Paola Aiello, Maura Palmery, Ilaria Peluso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/10/2/46