NON-TRADITIONAL FOOD SOURCES: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
Abstract
The production of food and food products from insects is noted as an alternative source of food products, especially in the fight against hunger worldwide [Chae et al., 2012; Fontaneto et al., 2011; Mariod, 2011; Premalatha et al., 2011; FAO, 2012]. In some major geographical areas, including many countries in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America, humans breed seasonally, and many species of insects rich in protein are consumed as a daily necessity [Katayama et al., 2008].
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