Publication Type
Journal Article
Journal Name
Insect Oil as a Source of Nutraceuticals: New Approaches in the Food and Feed Industry
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
Edible insects provide a rich source of oil that contain a plethora of bioactive compounds such as antioxidants, vitamins, tocols, minerals, and sterols, which enhance their potential for promoting overall health and well-being. Insect oils have a rich profile of fatty acids that can be used for various applications. The oils offer a distinct opportunity for utilization and value creation across various industries, including food, feed, biofuel, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics due to their physicochemical characteristics, presence of bioactive compounds, bactericidal properties and their comparability with commonly used vegetable oils. In spite of promising potential of insects oils, their integration into mainstream food systems remains limited due limited mass breeding of edible insects; low consumer acceptance; strigent food safety regulations and limited regulations and policies regarding their safety for human consumption. More awareness creation and sensitization on the extended benefits of insect oils as well as consumer behavioural change advocacy are crucial.
Keywords
application safety regulations of insect oils, Edible insect oil, insect oil extraction, properties
ISBN
[9780443239342, 9780443239359]
Recommended Citation
Tanga, C., Xavier, C., Kababu, M., Subramanian, S., Beesigamukama, D., & Shaphan, C. (2024). Insect oils and food safety regulations. Insect Oil as a Source of Nutraceuticals: New Approaches in the Food and Feed Industry, 227-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23934-2.00014-7