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June 20, 2026British Food Journal

A multidimensional review of nutrition, environment and socio-cultural acceptance of edible insects in Southeast Asia

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ASAlina SadafNRNighat RazaMMMirza Abid Mehmood

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Overview

Comprehensive review evaluates edible insects' potential for protein and micronutrients in Southeast Asia, suggesting benefits and barriers to acceptance.

Key Points

  • This review aims to evaluate edible insects as alternative protein sources while addressing nutritional, environmental, and socio-cultural aspects.
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature review from 2010 to 2025 on edible insects as a protein source.
  • Focused on nutritional composition, environmental benefits, and consumer acceptance influenced by cultural factors.
  • Utilized systematic search protocols in Scopus and Web of Science with keywords related to edible insects.
  • Edible insects offer high-quality protein and micronutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamins, often exceeding livestock meat levels.
  • Insect farming is more environmentally sustainable, requiring less land and water and emitting fewer greenhouse gases.
  • While consumer acceptance is growing, cultural resistance and safety concerns continue to pose significant barriers.

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Sadaf et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3630f5db0793dc1a537f2dhttps://doi.org/10.1108/bfj-09-2025-1307
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