Edible insects: greenhouse gases production
Greenhouse gas (GHG) production, as a cause of climate change, is considered as one of the biggest problems society is currently facing. The livestock sector is one of the large contributors of anthropogenic GHG emissions. Also, large amounts of ammonia (NH3), leading to soil nitrification and acidification, are produced by livestock. Therefore other sources of […]
Paul Vantomme speaks about edible insects
Paul Vantomme, FAO Edible Insects Project coordinator, talks about the history and the future of entomophagy as alternative source of proteins. Interview by Daniel Ambuhl – Skyfood. Nov 23, 2015Entomofago
Regolation (EC) n. 258/97 on Novel Food
Regolation EC n° 258/97 on Novel Foods is a very useful document for those interested in entomophaghy. Downolad Regluation EC No258:97 in pdf format (full text in English). Nov 22, 2015Entomofago
Most commonly consumed insects around the world
The Wageningen University has produced a List of world’s edible insects species. Nov 19, 2015Entomofago
Entomon: insects extracts for medical use
We have interviewed Dr. Elisabetta Francescato, founder and owner of Entomon, a company that deals with issues related to insects and their impact on human health. What are applications which Entomon operates in? We operate in producing and marketing entomological extracts as basis for medical treatment, cosmetics and other purposes. Our therapy products for allergies […]
EntoBento: dog treats with cricket flour
Got a dog? EntoBento is raising founds to start the production of dog treats with cricket flour. Nov 17, 2015Entomofago
PROteINSECT Project: insects as sustainable sources of protein
Currently more than 80% of the protein requirements for livestock rearing in the European Union is imported from non-EU countries. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution to address the EU’s protein deficit, stating that urgent action is needed to replace imported protein crops with alternative European sources. One potential source to alleviate this current […]
