October 9, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Edible Insects as Future Proteins: Nutritional Value, Functional Properties, Bioactivities, and Safety Perspectives

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Review synthesizes insect proteins’ nutritional value, bioactivities, and safety considerations, suggesting broader acceptance in food products.

Edible insects provide high-quality proteins rich in essential amino acids, with favorable digestibility and bioavailability.
Insects like Bombyx mori and Acheta domesticus exhibit unique functional properties such as emulsification and gelation.
Insect-derived peptides show diverse bioactivities, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, marking their potential in food.
Challenges remain with allergenicity and consumer acceptance, necessitating better processing technologies and regulations.

Xu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Review synthesizes insect proteins’ nutritional value, bioactivities, and safety considerations, suggesting broader acceptance in food products.