Nutritional quality of edible winged termites, Macrotermes spp. and edible stink bug, Encosternum delegorguei Spinola consumed in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Nutritional quality of edible winged termites, Macrotermes spp. and edible stink bug, Encosternum delegorguei Spinola consumed in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

Abstract Background Entomophagy presents a viable solution to food and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), especially in the context of climate change, population growth, and limited land for agricultural expansion. Although insect consumption is widespread in SSA, there is limited com...

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Main Authors: Tendai Abgirl Makore, Brighton Marimanzi Mvumi, Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-05-01
Series:Discover Food
Subjects:
Edible insects
Proximate analysis
Micro-nutrients
Entomophagy
Food and nutrition security
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00316-7
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