Review of improving the microbiological safety of edible insects using thermal and non-thermal processing technologies.

Hyun Uk Cho, Seonmin Lee, So Eun Yeo, Seohyeon Jeon, Ki Ho Baek, Yun-Sang Choi, Hae In Yong

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Review in Journal of animal science and technology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

A review of ultrasonic pasteurization in milk and milk-based beverages using different ultrasound systems and thermal conditions: from mechanistic insights to regulatory challenges.Food science of animal resources · 2026
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7 authors.

Hyun Uk ChoDepartment of Animal Science & Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8481-0418

Seonmin LeeResearch Group of Food Processing, Korean Food Research Institute, Wanju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5713-1795

So Eun YeoDepartment of Animal Science & Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1843-425X

Seohyeon JeonDepartment of Animal Science & Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8105-1850

Ki Ho BaekAdvanced Bio and Healthcare Materials Research Division, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Changwon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5438-9547

Yun-Sang ChoiResearch Group of Food Processing, Korean Food Research Institute, Wanju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8060-6237

Hae In YongDepartment of Animal Science & Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0970-4496

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Edible insects are a promising alternative protein sources in animal-based food and feed industry. However, they can pose a risk to consumer health owing to their potential biological hazards such as pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses. In this study, the biological hazards of edible insects are considered. Thus, edible insects can be processed using conventional thermal processing or emerging non-thermal processing technologies to inactivate microorganisms. Thermal processing included blanching, boiling, steaming, roasting, and drying. Emerging nonthermal processing technologies, such as high-pressure processing, microfiltration, cold atmospheric pressure plasma, ultrasound, and irradiation can also be applied to edible insects. To ensure the microbiological safety of edible insects during processing, the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) model is necessary. Overall, applying appropriate antimicrobial technologies and the HACCP model to edible insect processing can ensure the microbiological safety of edible insects and contribute to further advancements in the insect industry.

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Edible insectHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Microbial safetyNon-thermal processingThermal processing

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PMID42291118

DOI10.5187/jast.2500388

PMCPMC13259822

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