Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
İksad Yayınevi, Ankara, 2024
Scientists
observe annually that the growing human population on our planet leads to
nutritional challenges. Approximately 1 in 9 people suffer from hunger due to
food shortages caused by significant increases in population growth and
uncontrolled migration. This situation has prompted entrepreneurs and scientists
to explore alternative food sources, such as cell-cultured meat, artificial
meat, edible algae and insects.
Insects
are also called hexapods. They are the most diverse and many groups of living
organisms on Earth. These creatures have a high biomass and diversity. They are
rich in high-quality protein, unsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals and
bioactive substances. They need less feed, water and space to grow than other
animal sources. These creatures are significant. Their bioactive substances can
improve health and prevent diseases. Today, many companies produce insect
products, and it is known that a market worth 55 million dollars has been
established. Edible insects are also discussed in this book due to their
microbiological, parasitological and allergic risks, as well as toxicological
research.
The
work titled "Edible Insects" is considered an important resource for
undergraduate and graduate students, especially those in the fields of
Gastronomy, Food Engineering, Biology, and Medicine, because of its relevance
to people's lives. This book is expected to capture the interest of scientists
and influential individuals in society due to its up-to-date information. It
provides a comprehensive overview of insects, including their life cycles and
habitats. Ecological disasters are depleting food resources. Agricultural areas
are shrinking. In response to these problems this book also emphasizes the
importance of studying entomophagy (insect consumption). However, because
entomophagy is not universally accepted, insects are not consumed directly but
are instead used in the feed rations of farm animals and transformed into
edible forms under laboratory conditions to ensure they do not irritate. New
ideas and qualifications in research and development are essential to conduce
to the country's economy by exporting to nations where entomophagy is accepted.
It is expected to shed light on new projects and investments.