August 20, 2025Open Access

Sustainable Protein Alternatives: Exploring The Viability of Edible Insects in Crisis Settings

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Analysis of sustainable protein alternatives shows potential for edible insects in crisis settings, highlighting challenges to consumer acceptance.

Edible insects offer a viable solution to protein shortages in crisis situations, addressing urgent nutritional needs.
Insect species like crickets and locusts can potentially alleviate food insecurity, although consumer acceptance remains a barrier.
Analysis examines various protein extraction methods to enhance the nutritional quality of insects for food applications.
Efforts to promote insect farming may require stakeholder coordination and increased funding to overcome industry challenges.

Bature et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis of sustainable protein alternatives shows potential for edible insects in crisis settings, highlighting challenges to consumer acceptance.