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August 11, 2025Food Production Processing and NutritionOpen Access

A global perspective and acceptability of edible insects as novel food in Western and Asian Countries: a systematic literature review

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SSyartiwidyaUniversitas Gunung KidulAIAde Chandra IwansyahNational Research, Development and Innovation OfficeAFAl Mukhlas Fikri

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Overview

Systematic review reveals cultural differences in attitudes towards edible insects, suggesting tailored strategies for acceptability.

Key Points

  • Edible insects are becoming recognized as a sustainable protein source, with acceptance varying across cultures.
  • Cultural beliefs and sensory characteristics significantly influence the perspective and acceptability of edible insect consumption.
  • Systematic review analyzed 35 studies, focusing on factors such as age, gender, and food neophobia affecting consumption.
  • Promoting edible insect consumption must consider market segments and cultural characteristics to enhance acceptance.

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Syartiwidya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a360d60a429f7973328e4ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00301-0
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