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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2025

Exploring Edible Insects: A Review on Protein Diversity, Extraction Techniques and Health Benefits.

Ravi K Mittal, Gaurav Krishna, Vikram Sharma

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Review in Current pharmaceutical biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ravi K MittalGalgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8234-2466
Gaurav KrishnaDepartment of Pharmacy, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1398-9340
Vikram SharmaGalgotias College of Pharmacy, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8655-7752

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates whether edible insects may be used as a sustainable protein source. This study covers insect proteins, their defatting process and extraction, health advantages, economic and environmental impacts, safety considerations, and regulatory aspects. This review also investigates the ecological benefits of insect farming and consumer acceptance of this dietary trend. A systematic search of the pertinent literature was conductedto collect data for this review. Current research examines the effects of using edible insects as functional, sustainable reservoirs of proteins, including protein screening, extraction methods, health benefits, and social recognition. The varied isolation techniques considerably affect protein amount and quality. This review clarifies the broad spectrum of proteins in edible insects, particularly their nutritional importance and effective extraction methods. The viability of insects as a sustainable source of protein is highlighted by the safety considerations and the interaction of economic and ecological considerations with complex consumer characteristics.

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Edible InsectsInsectaInsect ProteinsAnimalsHumansInsect Proteinsconsumer acceptanceEdible insectshealth benefitsinsect proteinsmarket trends.protein extraction

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