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For the cultural and biological process of eating insects, see Entomophagy in humans.
Whole, fried edible insects as street food in Germany
Whole, steamed silkworm pupae as street food in South Korea (beondegi)
Pancakes made from insect powder, served with strawberries and skyr

Insects as food or edible insects are insect species used for human consumption. It is estimated that more than 2 billion people eat insects daily.[1] More than 2,000 insects species worldwide are considered edible.[2] However, a much smaller number[3] is discussed for industrialized mass production[4] and partly regionally authorized for use in food. Insects are commonly consumed whole or pulverized for use in dishes and processed food products such as burger patties, pasta, or snacks.

Edible insects

Number of edible insect species per country

Frequently consumed insect species

Estimates of numbers of edible insect species consumed globally range from 1,000 to 2,000.[5] These species include 235 butterflies and moths, 344 beetles, 313 ants, bees and wasps, 239 grasshoppers, crickets and cockroaches, 39 termites, and 20 dragonflies, as well as cicadas.[6] It is estimated that more than 2 billion people eat insects daily.[7] Insect species consumption varies by region due to differences in environment, ecosystems, and climate.[8][9]

The table below lists the top five insect orders consumed by humans worldwide.[10]

Order of insect Common name Percentage of species consumed worldwide (%)
Coleoptera Beetles 31
Lepidoptera Butterflies, moths 18
Hymenoptera Bees, wasps, ants 14
Orthoptera Grasshoppers, locusts, crickets 13
Hemiptera Cicadas, leafhoppers, planthoppers 10

For a list of edible insects consumed locally see: List of edible insects by country.

Edible insects for industrialized mass production

To increase consumer interest in Western markets such as Europe and North America, insects have been processed into a non‐recognizable form, such as powders or flour.[11] Policymakers, academics,[3] as well as large-scale insect food producers such as Entomofarms in Canada, Aspire Food Group in the United States,[12] Protifarm and Protix in the Netherlands, and Bühler Group in Switzerland, focus on seven insects species suitable for human consumption as well as industrialized mass production:[4]

  • Freeze-dried mealworms as food (or food ingredient)
    Freeze-dried mealworms as food (or food ingredient)
  • Buffalo worms as food (or ingredient)
    Buffalo worms as food (or ingredient)
  • House crickets as food (or ingredient)
    House crickets as food (or ingredient)
  • Migratory locusts as food (or ingredient)
    Migratory locusts as food (or ingredient)

Nutritional profile

Freeze-dried mealworms and buffalo worms (lesser mealworm)

Insects are nutrient-efficient compared to other meat sources.[citation needed] Some insects (e.g. crickets, mealworms) are a source of complete protein and provide similar essential amino acid levels as soybeans, though less than casein.[13][14] They have dietary fiber, essential minerals, vitamins such as B12,[15] riboflavin and vitamin A, and include mostly unsaturated fat.[16][17]

Locusts contain between 8 and 20 milligrams of iron for every 100 grams of raw locust, whereas beef contains roughly 6 milligrams of iron in the same amount of meat.[citation needed] Crickets are also very efficient in terms of nutrients. For every 100 grams of substance crickets contain 12.9 grams of protein, 121 calories, and 5.5 grams of fat. Beef contains more protein, containing 23.5 grams in 100 grams of substance, but also has roughly triple the calories and four times the amount of fat as crickets do in 100 grams.[citation needed]

Nutritional value
per 100 g		 Mealworms
(Tenebrio molitor)		 Buffalo worms
(Alphitobius diaperinus)		 House crickets
(Acheta domesticus)		 Migratory locust
(Locusta migratoria)
Energy 550 kcal / 2303 kJ 484 kcal / 2027 kJ 458 kcal / 1918 kJ 559 kcal / 2341 kJ
Fat
Of which saturated fatty acids		 37,2 g
9 g		 24,7 g
8 g		 18,5 g
7 g		 38,1 g
13,1 g
Carbohydrates
Of which sugars		 5,4 g
0 g		 6,7 g
0 g		 0 g
0 g		 1,1 g
0 g
Protein 45,1 g 56,2 g 69,1 g 48,2 g
Salt 0,37 g 0,38 g 1,03 g 0,43 g

Organoleptic characteristics

Chapulines, a popular edible grasshoper of Mexico.

The organoleptic characteristics of edible insects vary between species and are influenced by environment.[18] For instance, aquatic edible insects such as water boatmen (family Corixidae) and dragonfly larvae have a fish flavor, while diving beetles taste like clams.[18][19][20] Environment is not always a predictor of flavor, as terrestrial edible insects may also exhibit fish-like flavors (e.g. crickets, grasshoppers).[19][20] Over 400 volatile compounds responsible for the aroma and flavor of edible insects have been identified.[21] Pheromone chemicals contribute to pungent aromas and flavors in some species and the presence of organic acids (like formic acid in ants) makes some species taste sour.[22] Organoleptic characteristics are dependent on the development stage of the insect (egg, larva, pupa, nymph, or adult) and may change significantly as an insect matures.[18] For example, texture can change from soft to crunchy as an insect develops from larva to adult due to increasing exoskeletal chitin.[18] Cooking method is considered the strongest influence on the final flavor of edible insects.[18][21] Wet-cooking methods such as scalding or steaming, remove pheromones and odor compounds, resulting in a milder flavor, while dry-cooking methods such as frying and roasting, introduce more complex flavors.[18][21][23]

The table below provides common flavor descriptors for a selection of edible insects.[19][22] Flavors will vary with preparation method (e.g. raw, dried, fried, etc.). Insect development stage is provided when possible.

Flavor descriptors of a selection of edible insects[19][22][18]
Insect Scientific name Development stage Flavor
Agave worm (white) Aegiale hesperiaris [24] Larvae Cracklings
Agave worm (red) Comadia redtenbacheri [25] Larvae Spicy
Ants Family Formicidae Adult Sweet, nutty
Carpenter ant Camponotus spp. Adult Charred lemon
Wood ant Formica spp. Adult Kaffir lime
Black witch moth Ascalapha odorata Larvae Herring
Cockroach Order Blattodea - Mushroom
Cricket Superfamily Grylloidea Adult Fish
Corn earworm Helicoverpa zea Larvae Sweet corn
Dragonfly Infraorder Anisoptera Larvae Fish
Grasshopper Suborder Caelifera Adult Fish
Honey bee Apis spp. Brood Butter, milk, herbal, vegetal, meaty, mushroom
Mealworm Tenebrio molitor - Nutty (larvae); whole wheat bread (adult)
Mealybug Family Pseudococcidae - Fried potato
Stinkbug Family Pentatomidae Adult Apple
Termite Infraorder Isoptera Adult Nutty
Treehopper Family Membracidae - Avacado, zucchini
Wasp Suborder Apocrita - Pine nut
Water boatmen Family Corixidae - Caviar (egg); fish, shrimp (adult)

Farming, production, and processing

See also: Insect farming
Cricket Shelter Modular Edible Insect Farm, designed by Terreform ONE
Crickets
Crickets being raised for human consumption

Edible insects are raised as livestock in specialized insect farms. In North American as well as European countries such as the Netherlands or Belgium, insects are produced under strict food law and hygiene standards for human consumption.[citation needed]

Conditions such as temperature, humidity, feed, water sources, and housing, vary depending on the insect species.[citation needed] The insects are raised from eggs to larvae status (mealworms, lesser mealworms) or to their mature form (crickets, locusts) in industrialized insect farms and then killed via temperature control.[26][27] Culled insects may be freeze-dried and packed whole, or pulverized to insect powder (insect flour) to be used in other food products such as baked goods or snacks.

In addition to nutritional composition and digestibility, insect species are selected for ease of rearing by the producer based on factors such as disease susceptibility, feed conversion efficiency, rate of development, and generational turnover.[28]

Insect food products

The following processed foods are produced in North America, Canada, and the EU:

  • Insect flour: Pulverized, freeze-dried insects (e.g., cricket flour).
  • Insect burger: Hamburger patties made from insect powder / insect flour (mainly from mealworms or from house cricket) and other ingredients.[29]
  • Insect fitness bars: Protein bars containing insect powder (mostly house crickets).
  • Insect pasta: Pasta made of wheat flour, fortified with insect flour (house crickets or mealworms).
  • Insect bread (Finnish Sirkkaleipä): Bread baked with insect flour (mostly house crickets).[30]
  • Insect snacks: Crisps, flips or small snacks (bites) made with insect powder and other ingredients.[31]

Food and drink companies such as the Australian brewery Bentspoke Brewing Co and the South African startup Gourmet Grubb have introduced insect-based beer,[32] a milk alternative, and insect ice cream.[33]

Food safety

Diagram of risk factors associated with the consumption of edible insects.[34]

Like other foods, the consumption of insects presents health risks stemming from biological, toxicological, and allergenic hazards.[35][36] In general, insects harvested from the wild pose a greater risk than farmed insects, and insects consumed raw pose a greater risk than insects that are cooked before consumption.[35] Feed substrate and growing conditions are the main factors influencing the microbiological and chemical hazards of farmed insects.[37][38]

The table below combined the data from two studies[39][40] published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety and summarized the potential hazards of the top five insect species consumed by humans.

Insect order Common name Hazard category Potential hazard
Coleoptera Beetle Chemical Hormones
Cyanogentic substances
Heavy metal contamination
Lepidoptera Silkworm Allergic
Chemical Thiaminase
Honeycomb moth Microbial High bacterial count
Chemical Cyanogentic substances
Hymenoptera Ant Chemical Antinutritional factors (tannin, phytate)
Orthoptera House cricket Microbial High bacterial count
Hemiptera Parasitical Chagas disease
Diptera Black soldier fly Parasitical Myiasis

The hazards identified in the above table can be controlled in various ways. Allergens can be labelled on the package to avoid consumption by allergy-susceptible consumers. Selective farming can be used to minimize chemical hazards, whereas microbial and parasitical hazards can be controlled by cooking processes.[40]

As a further guarantee for consumers, quality labeling has been introduced by the Entotrust programme, an independent and voluntary product certification of insect-based foods, which allows producers to communicate the safety and sustainability of their activities.[41]

Challenges

There are challenges associated with the production, processing, and consumption of insects as food.[42]

Production

Mass production in the insect industry is a concern due to a lack of technology and funds to efficiently harvest and produce insects. The machinery would have to house proper enclosure for each life cycle of the insect as well as the temperature control as that is key for insect development.[43]

Processing

The availability of wild-harvested insects can be seasonally dependent.[44] This presents a challenge, as many wild-harvested insects have a short shelf life, sometimes of only a day or two.[45] Identifying methods of processing and storing that extend the shelf life of seasonal insects will improve the efficiency of their harvest and consumption.

Regulation and authorisation

EU

In the European Union, edible insects – whole or in parts, e.g., legs, wings, or heads – fall within the definition of novel food, given by the European Commission.[46] Dossiers for several insect species are currently under review by the European Food Safety Authority.

In August 2018, EFSA published a first risk profile for the house cricket as food.[47] According to a risk assessment published by EFSA on 13 January 2021, the yellow mealworm is safe for human consumption.[48][49] On 2 July 2021, EFSA published another scientific opinion stating that migratory locust in frozen, dried or ground state is safe for human consumption.[50] On 17 August 2021, EFSA published a safety assessment with view to house crickets (Acheta domesticus) stating that frozen and dried formulations from whole house crickets are safe for consumption.[51] On 4 July 2022, EFSA published an opinion confirming the safety of frozen and freeze-dried formulations of the lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus in larval state) for human consumption.[52]

Following EFSA's assessment, the European Commission has authorized the following edible insects as novel food in the EU:

  • Dried Tenebrio molitor larvae (mealworms) with the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/882 of 1 June 2021 (in force on 22 June 2021).[53]
  • Frozen, dried and powdered forms of migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) with the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1975 of 12 November 2021 (in force on 5 December 2021).[54]
  • Frozen, dried and powdered forms of house cricket (Acheta domesticus) with the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/188 of 10 February 2022.[55]
  • Frozen, paste, dried and powder forms of lesser mealworm larvae (Alphitobius diaperinus) with the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/58 of 5 January 2023.[56]

Switzerland

On 1 May 2017, Switzerland approved the following insect species as food:[57]

Under certain conditions, these may be offered to consumers whole, pulverized, or processed in food products.

UK

After the Brexit transition period, the regulation regarding edible insects changed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2021, making them non-marketable without authorization.[citation needed] Insect food products that had been on the market had to be recalled. Insect food products have to be authorized by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in a novel food authorization process.[58][59] In February 2022, UK insect industry association Woven Network CIC submitted a first dossier for the authorization of house crickets (Acheta domesticus) as novel food to the FSA.[60]

USA and Canada

In the USA and Canada, insects for human consumption are not classified as novel food and the import and sale is permitted.[citation needed] In the US, insect food products must comply with FDA standards and food labelling regulations (including allergy risk labelling).[61]

Within the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the FDA states that "The term 'food' means (1) articles used for food or drink for man or other animals, (2) chewing gum, and (3) articles used for components of any such article."[62] Thus, with insects falling under said category, they must be safe and may not bear any added poisonous or added deleterious substance that is unsafe. Said items may not be prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, and must be produced in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), regulations for manufacturing/processing, packing, or holding human food.[63][64] The FD&C Act also includes requirements that pertain to the labeling of food and preventive controls, as applicable. Manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that the food they produce for the United States market is safe and complies with the FD&C Act and FDA's implementing regulations.[2]

In Canada, insects are subject to the same standards and guidelines as other foods sold in stores or online.[65]

Awareness

World Edible Insect Day, held on 23 October, was introduced by Belgian entrepreneur Chris Derudder in 2015 to raise awareness globally for the consumption of edible insects, with a focus on Europe, North America, and Australia.[66]

See also

Footnotes

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