The exploration and utilization of functional substances in edible insects: a review

Abstract 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 functiona...

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Main Authors: Lei Qian, Pan Deng, Fajun Chen, Ye Cao, Hongwu Sun, Huaijian Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-022-00090-4