Volume 41, Issue 3

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September 2021

Advances in Insects for Food and Feed

Issue Editors:

James Peter Egonyu,
John Kinyuru,
Forkwa Fombong,
Jeremiah Ng’ang’a,
Yusuf Abdullahi Ahmed,
Saliou Niassy

37 articles in this issue

Advances in insects for food and feed
James Peter Egonyu
John Kinyuru
Saliou Niassy
Editorial 19 August 2021 Pages: 1903 - 1911
Cost–benefit analysis of improved light trap for harvesting the edible grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae): Evidence from Uganda
Francis Sengendo
Sevgan Subramanian
James Peter Egonyu
Original Research Article 14 April 2021 Pages: 1913 - 1921
Insects in food and feed systems in sub-Saharan Africa: the untapped potentials
Samuel A. Babarinde
Brighton M. Mvumi
Adebusola A. Adepoju
Mini-review 02 November 2020 Pages: 1923 - 1951
Comparative assessment of developmental parameters, proximate analysis and mineral compositions of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) prepupae reared on organic waste substrates
H. A. Adebayo
K. A. Kemabonta
Moronike T. Obe
Original Research Article 02 April 2021 Pages: 1953 - 1959
Morphological description of the house cricket (Acheta domesticus Linnaeus, 1758; Orthoptera: Gryllidae) egg in captivity
Bleu Gondo Douan
Mamadou Doumbia
Kouadio Dagobert Kra
Original Research Article 25 October 2020 Pages: 1961 - 1967
On the biomass production of Spathosternum prasiniferum prasiniferum (Walker, 1871) (Orthoptera: Acrididae) as a potential insect to feed the livestock
Arijit Ganguly
Parimalendu Haldar
Dipak Kr. Mandal
Short Communication 16 October 2020 Pages: 1969 - 1976
Comadia redtenbacheri (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) and Aegiale hesperiaris (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae), two important edible insects of Agave salmiana (Asparagales: Asparagaceae): a review
Aracely Molina-Vega
Edna María Hernández-Domínguez
Jorge Álvarez-Cervantes
Mini-review 07 January 2021 Pages: 1977 - 1988
Prospects of entomophagy
Minakshi Puzari
Mini-review 12 October 2020 Pages: 1989 - 1992
Nutrient content and lipid characteristics of desert locust (Schistoscerca gregaria) swarm in Kenya
John N. Kinyuru
Original Research Article 12 October 2020 Pages: 1993 - 1999
Nutrient and toxic heavy metal assessment of Tarbinskiellus portentosus and Schizodactylus monstrosus consumed by the Bodo tribe in Assam, India
Amar Deep Soren
Kushal Choudhury
Dipamani Sarma
Original Research Article 05 February 2021 Pages: 2001 - 2006
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya
John Kinyuru
Carolyne Kipkoech
Nanna Roos
Original Research Article 07 January 2021 Pages: 2007 - 2013
Nutritional potential of edible insects: a systematic review of published data
Johnson Weru
Peter Chege
John Kinyuru
Original Research Article 26 February 2021 Pages: 2015 - 2037
Consumption pattern and acceptability of winged termites (Macroterme bellicosus)-enriched infant complementary foods in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Oladejo Thomas Adepoju
Kayode Ajayi
Original Research Article 18 November 2020 Pages: 2039 - 2050
Effect of heat treatment on selected macronutrients in the wild harvested edible ground cricket, Henicus whellani Chopard
Jemitias Tinarwo
Brighton M. Mvumi
Faith A. Manditsera
Original Research Article 05 January 2021 Pages: 2051 - 2058
Physico-chemical and sensory quality evaluation of an extruded nutrient-dense termite (Macrotermes natalensis) and millet (Eleusine coracana) instant porridge
Robert Musundire
Robert Brian Dhlakama
Julien Harusekwi Serere
Original Research Article 03 March 2021 Pages: 2059 - 2070
Formulation of vegetable soup powder from Clerodendrum volubile enriched with Macrotermes bellicosus (termite) flour
Adedayo Olubunmi Adeboye
Beatrice Mofoluwaso Fasogbon
Kehinde Adegbuyi
Original Research Article 19 November 2020 Pages: 2071 - 2076
Effect of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus) prepupae meal on growth performance and gut development in broiler chicken
Arumbackam Vijayarangam Elangovan
Amala Udayakumar
Raghavendra Bhatta
Original Research Article 05 March 2021 Pages: 2077 - 2082
Effect of dietary graded levels of Imbrasia belina on the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of meat from broiler chickens
Sipho Moyo
Ishmael Festus Jaja
Voster Muchenje
Original Research Article Open access 07 April 2021 Pages: 2083 - 2091
Evaluation of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) prepupae oil as meal supplementation in diets for red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)
Noor-Hidayati Abu Bakar
Shaharudin Abdul Razak
Zazali Alias
Original Research Article 10 February 2021 Pages: 2093 - 2102
Food safety concerns in edible grasshoppers: a review of microbiological and heavy metal hazards
Jeremiah Ng’ang’a
Forkwa Fombong
John Kinyuru
Mini-review 07 January 2021 Pages: 2103 - 2111
Soil characteristics and nutritional traits of Mactrotermes natalensis (Isoptera: Macrotermitinae) as indicators of nutritional quality in Zimbabwe
R. Musundire
C. Chidewe
L. Chiwona-Karltun
Original Research Article 07 January 2021 Pages: 2113 - 2124
Heavy metal bioaccumulation in prepupae of black soldier fly Hermetia Illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) cultured with organic wastes and chicken feed
Marilyn C. Elechi
Kehinde A. Kemabonta
Toyin M. Obe
Original Research Article 08 March 2021 Pages: 2125 - 2131
Climate change: a natural streamliner towards entomophagy?
Dorothy N. Nyangena
John Kinyuru
Samuel Imathiu
Mini-review 06 October 2020 Pages: 2133 - 2147
What determines farmers’ awareness and interest in adopting cricket farming? A pilot study from Kenya
Afton Halloran
Monica Ayieko
Nanna Roos
Original Research Article 04 November 2020 Pages: 2149 - 2164
Socio economic characteristics of cricket farmers in Lake Victoria region of Kenya
Jackline A. Oloo
Afton Halloran
Maina J. Nyongesah
Original Research Article 02 April 2021 Pages: 2165 - 2173
Insects as food: Illuminating the food neophobia and socio-cultural dynamics of insect consumption in Uganda
Solomon Olum
Joshua Wesana
Walter Odongo
Original Research Article 10 October 2020 Pages: 1 - 10
Patterns of consumption of edible insects among young people in three local government areas in Oyo state, Nigeria
Oluwatosin Ibitoye
Paul Oyetunji
Akinyemi Gabriel
Original Research Article 02 October 2020 Pages: 2185 - 2189
Knowledge and human consumption of Oxycatantops spissus (Walker, 1870) in the south part of Cameroon
Sévilor Kekeunou
L. D. Tchipkap
J. L. Tamesse
Original Research Article 27 January 2021 Pages: 2191 - 2200
Legislation and legal frame work for sustainable edible insects use in Nigeria
Habib Sani Usman
Abdullahi Ahmed Yusuf
Original Research Article 02 October 2020 Pages: 2201 - 2209
Entomophagy: an innovative nutritional and economic navigational tool in race of food security
Rimsha Naseem
Waqar Majeed
Muhammad Rehan Naseem
Mini-review 10 October 2020 Pages: 2211 - 2221
Cultural aspects of ants, bees and wasps, and their products in sub-Saharan Africa
Arnold van Huis
Original Research Article Open access 04 March 2021 Pages: 2223 - 2235
Exploring community knowledge, perception and practices of entomophagy in Kenya
Elizabeth Siago Kusia
Christian Borgemeister
Sevgan Subramanian
Original Research Article 02 March 2021 Pages: 2237 - 2246
A preliminary study on the juvenile stages of Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus, 1758 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Sphenarium purpurascens Charpentier, 1842 (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) as exploitable nutraceutical resources
Arijit Ganguly
Jose Manuel Pino Moreno
Original Research Article 21 February 2021 Pages: 2247 - 2253
Watermelon bug (Aspongopus viduatus) full‐fat meals as an alternative dietary protein on broiler chickens’ growth performance, meat, and blood
Abdalbasit Adam Mariod
Amel Abdulla Tyfoor
Intisar Yousif Turki
Original Research Article 09 March 2021 Pages: 2255 - 2262
Assessment of acceptability and nutrient content of palm weevil (Rhyncophorus phoenicis) larvae enriched complementary foods
Oladejo Thomas Adepoju
Agnes Oke Ayenitaju
Original Research Article 29 March 2021 Pages: 2263 - 2276
Introducing cricket farming as a food security and livelihood strategy in humanitarian settings: experience from Kakuma Refugee camp, Kenya
Edwin Kamau
Patrick Kibuku
John Kinyuru
Original Research Article 25 May 2021 Pages: 2277 - 2285
Edible insects for food and feed in nigeria: exploring the roles of extension services
Oluwatosin Ibitoye
Cordelia Ebenebe
Israel Arabanbi
Mini-review 26 July 2021 Pages: 2287 - 2296

Volume 41, Issue 3

Advances in insects for food and feed

Cost–benefit analysis of improved light trap for harvesting the edible grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae): Evidence from Uganda

Insects in food and feed systems in sub-Saharan Africa: the untapped potentials

Comparative assessment of developmental parameters, proximate analysis and mineral compositions of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) prepupae reared on organic waste substrates

Morphological description of the house cricket (Acheta domesticus Linnaeus, 1758; Orthoptera: Gryllidae) egg in captivity

On the biomass production of Spathosternum prasiniferum prasiniferum (Walker, 1871) (Orthoptera: Acrididae) as a potential insect to feed the livestock

Comadia redtenbacheri (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) and Aegiale hesperiaris (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae), two important edible insects of Agave salmiana (Asparagales: Asparagaceae): a review

Prospects of entomophagy

Nutrient content and lipid characteristics of desert locust (Schistoscerca gregaria) swarm in Kenya

Nutrient and toxic heavy metal assessment of Tarbinskiellus portentosus and Schizodactylus monstrosus consumed by the Bodo tribe in Assam, India

Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk- porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Nutritional potential of edible insects: a systematic review of published data

Consumption pattern and acceptability of winged termites (Macroterme bellicosus)-enriched infant complementary foods in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Effect of heat treatment on selected macronutrients in the wild harvested edible ground cricket, Henicus whellani Chopard

Physico-chemical and sensory quality evaluation of an extruded nutrient-dense termite (Macrotermes natalensis) and millet (Eleusine coracana) instant porridge

Formulation of vegetable soup powder from Clerodendrum volubile enriched with Macrotermes bellicosus (termite) flour

Effect of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus) prepupae meal on growth performance and gut development in broiler chicken

Effect of dietary graded levels of Imbrasia belina on the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of meat from broiler chickens

Evaluation of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) prepupae oil as meal supplementation in diets for red hybrid tilapia (Oreochromis sp.)

Food safety concerns in edible grasshoppers: a review of microbiological and heavy metal hazards

Soil characteristics and nutritional traits of Mactrotermes natalensis (Isoptera: Macrotermitinae) as indicators of nutritional quality in Zimbabwe

Heavy metal bioaccumulation in prepupae of black soldier fly Hermetia Illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) cultured with organic wastes and chicken feed

Climate change: a natural streamliner towards entomophagy?

What determines farmers’ awareness and interest in adopting cricket farming? A pilot study from Kenya

Socio economic characteristics of cricket farmers in Lake Victoria region of Kenya

Insects as food: Illuminating the food neophobia and socio-cultural dynamics of insect consumption in Uganda

Patterns of consumption of edible insects among young people in three local government areas in Oyo state, Nigeria

Knowledge and human consumption of Oxycatantops spissus (Walker, 1870) in the south part of Cameroon

Legislation and legal frame work for sustainable edible insects use in Nigeria

Entomophagy: an innovative nutritional and economic navigational tool in race of food security

Cultural aspects of ants, bees and wasps, and their products in sub-Saharan Africa

Exploring community knowledge, perception and practices of entomophagy in Kenya

A preliminary study on the juvenile stages of Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus, 1758 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Sphenarium purpurascens Charpentier, 1842 (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae) as exploitable nutraceutical resources

Watermelon bug (Aspongopus viduatus) full‐fat meals as an alternative dietary protein on broiler chickens’ growth performance, meat, and blood

Assessment of acceptability and nutrient content of palm weevil (Rhyncophorus phoenicis) larvae enriched complementary foods

Introducing cricket farming as a food security and livelihood strategy in humanitarian settings: experience from Kakuma Refugee camp, Kenya

Edible insects for food and feed in nigeria: exploring the roles of extension services

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