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Edible insects: future prospects for food and feed security

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Insects are often considered a nuisance to human beings and mere pests for crops and
animals. Yet this is far from the truth. Insects provide food at low environmental cost,
contribute positively to livelihoods, and play a fundamental role in nature. However,
these benefits are largely unknown to the public. Contrary to popular belief, insects
are not merely “famine foods” eaten in times of food scarcity or when purchasing and
harvesting “conventional foods” becomes difficult; many people around the world eat
insects out of choice, largely because of the palatability of the insects and their established
place in local food cultures.

In 2008, within the framework of the Wageningen University–FAO partnership, a
few researchers came together and began reviewing an extensive array of published and
unpublished research and information on insect rearing and consumption. Their intention
was to break down the aforementioned misconceptions and contribute positively to the
development of the edible insects sector. The subject of edible insects inherently covers a
wide range of thematic areas, from the conservation of habitats where insects are harvested
to insect ecology, the artificial rearing of insect species, the processing of insects into
food and feed products, and the labelling and marketing of insect-based food and feed
products. This publication, therefore, draws from a wide range of disciplines and areas
of expertise. It is a multidisciplinary effort involving technical experts specializing in
forestry, animal farming, nutrition, the feed industry, legislation and food security policies.

This publication marks the first attempt by FAO to document all aspects of the insect
food and feed value chain, with the aim of enabling a comprehensive assessment of the
contribution of insects to food and feed security. It includes original research from around
the world, such as that carried out at Wageningen University. It also incorporates findings
from the International Expert Consultation on Assessing the Potential of Insects as Food
and Feed in Assuring Food Security, which took place at FAO headquarters in Rome,
Italy, on 23–25 January 2012. This meeting marked the beginning of a dialogue between
agricultural experts from various backgrounds and fostered an exchange of information
on the potential benefits of using insects for food and feed as part of a broader strategy
to achieve global food security. The participants at this meeting provided the authors
with a wealth of supplementary data and valuable insights. These helped to shape the
form and content of this book and its conclusions, which it is hoped can provide a basis
for solutions to alleviate food insecurity.

Insect rearing for food and feed remains a sector in its infancy, and key future challenges
will likely emerge as the field evolves. As such, readers are encouraged to contact the
authors with feedback on this book. Such contributions will undoubtedly assist the future
development of the sector.

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

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Penerbit

Washington : Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)., 2013

Deskripsi Fisik

xii, 190 Hlm.

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-92-5-107596-8

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Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

FAO FORESTRY PAPER 171

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PERTANIAN.

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