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]

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