Journal of Insects As Food and Feed

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Insects As Food and Feed is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Beneficial effects of silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupal oil on serum and hepatic lipid parameters in high fat diet fed rats74
Ileal digestibility of amino acids in defatted black soldier fly larva meal and adult black soldier fly fed to pigs50
Can crickets recognise bacterially contaminated feed? Gryllus assimilis odour perception of Escherichia coli43
Improved gonadal sperm reserves, growth performance, and antioxidant capacity of maturity V-line rabbits fedVespa oriental meal40
Effect of dietary supplementation withTenebrio molitor wholemeal and fermented flour modulating adipose lipogenesis gene expression in obese mice38
Costa Rica’s potential for entotechnology development: an ecosystem and entomophagy perspective38
Artificial diet for Samia ricini: key considerations and formulation strategies – a review35
Overview of larvae of red palm weevil,Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), as human food31
Food and feed safety of Tenebrio molitor reared on yet to be legally authorised residual streams in the European Union30
Taurine content of insects used as feed30
Dynamic vapour sorption isotherms and isosteric heats of sorption of two edible insects (Cirina forda andRhyncophorus phoenicis)29
Exploring the nutrient composition of sericigenous insects of Manipur: a scientific inquiry into their edible potential28
African traditional use of edible insects and challenges towards the future trends of food and feed28
Increasing nutritional value using alternative protein from sago worm in gluten-free biscuit products28
Effect of seasonality and pretreatment of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste for black soldier fly larvae production27
Evaluation of innovative insect-based products by Portuguese consumers using a repeated exposure approach under a controlled setting26
Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a meat replacer in a burger patty26
Effectiveness in the decomposition of household organic waste by using black soldier fly larvae26
Valorisation of proteins and lipids from flax straw using combinations of microbial fermentation and black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)25
Alphitobius diaperinus larvae (lesser mealworm) as human food – An approval of the European Commission – A critical review22
Zootechnical performance, feed efficiency and larval composition of Zophobas morio (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) fed with poultry litter-based diets22
Development of nutrient-rich cookies using black soldier fly (BSF) flour22
Dietary supplementation with black soldier fly slurry regulates physiological metabolism to improve ovarian odour quality of adult Eriocheir sinensis22
Age and calorific restriction impact immature black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) thermal tolerance and preference21
Exploring insect meals as novel sources of vitamin D: evaluation of vitamin D precursors, biofortification by UV-B exposure, and in vivo efficacy21
Sustainable protein for the halal market: economic feasibility and regulatory pathways for edible insects in Muslim-majority economies21
Introducing the special issue ‘Insects on the monogastric menu’20
Effects of fishmeal substitution with Hermetia illucens L on the growth, metabolism and disease resistance of Micropterus salmoides20
Evaluation of different food waste for sustainable mass rearing of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) in Bangladesh20
Density-dependent development of the yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)20
Tissue distribution of minerals and antinutrients of Clanis bilineata tsingtauica Mell larvae based on different methods of consumption19
Socio-economic exploitation of edible caterpillars in the bimodal rainforest zone of Cameroon19
A common edible insect (Antheraea assamensis) protein hydrolysate regulates LPS-induced oxidative stress and inflammation by modulating the TLR4/NF- κ β Signaling Pathway18
A bibliographic account on entomophagy in India: past records, recent trends and future prospects (1945-2023)18
Crisis in South Korean cricket farms: Occurrence of Gryllus bimaculatus densovirus and its spread18
Functional biofortification of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae through Spirulina and flaxseed-enriched substrates for enhanced nutritional and oxidative stability18
How different successive elaboration methods affect Hermetia illucens meals? Macronutrients, in vitro protein digestibility, oxidative status and hygienic-sanitary quality18
Exploring the potential of cotton leafworm (Spodoptera litura) as a sustainable and efficient alternative protein source in broiler feed17
Comparing chemical and enzymatic bleaching of black soldier fly protein concentrate17
Effects of diet on the biological activities and content of functional components of silkworm Bombyx mori and its faeces17
Miniaturized NIR and MIR spectroscopy for insect lipid characterization17
Effect of yeast supplementation on growth parameters and metabolomics of black soldier fly larvae,Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)16
Inventory of aquatic edible insects among selected tribes of central and southwestern Arunachal Pradesh with comparative note on global scenario16
The effect of transport temperature and duration on survival and growth of house cricket nymphs and eggs16
Technical and economic analysis of hatchery residue valorisation via fermentation and black soldier fly larvae bioconversion in Quebec16
Effects of functional polysaccharide from silkworm as an immunostimulant on transcriptional profiling and disease resistance in fish15
Apparent total tract digestibility of calcium and phosphorus from partially defatted Hermetia illucens larvae meal in pigs15
Bacteriome disruption by domestication: comparative gut bacteriome analysis of wild and farmed Locusta migratoria15
Prospects of edible insects as sustainable protein for food and feed – a review15
Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) as a sustainable and concentrated source of bioavailable lutein for feed15
Rethinking houseflies: from pest to production animal in the circular economy14
Comparison of technological and physicochemical properties of cricket powders of different origin14
An experimental study on the persistence of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Infantis in farmed Tenebrio molitor and Acheta domesticus14
Nutritional comparison of abdominal and whole part of Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) for meat analog formula as sustainable protein innovation14
Understanding attitudes and associations of Costa Ricans towards insect consumption14
Entomophagy in western Kenya: consumption patterns and the role of psychological and socio-cultural factors14
Sensory propertıes of chocolate fılled wıth grasshopper flour as a sustaınable food and ıts effect on consumer behavıour14
Fate of polychlorobiphenyls in Tenebrio molitor larvae: consequences for further use as food and feed13
Economic supply chain modelling of industrial insect production in the Netherlands13
Diet particle size influences tropical house cricket life history13
Enhancing the nutritional value of black soldier fly larvae through the nutrient amino acid transporter suppression in the excretion system13
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) growth and biochemical attributes are influenced by various black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae frass types13
Beyond the term ‘edible insects’: consumption is specific not generic12
Biochemical profile of the native seaweed fly Fucellia maritima (Haliday, 1838) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) reared on five different substrates12
Harvesting, culinary importance and nutritional value of “toritos” (Umbonia reclinata G. 1835) (Homoptera: Membracidae) used as food in Tlaxcala, Mexico12
Bacterial and fungal microbes associated with cricket rearing systems in the tropics12
Optimizing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae development for valorizing olive pomace and brewery waste: harvesting points and feeding conditions12
Enhancing the nutritional value of bread by the addition of insect powder: a novel class of food protein additives12
Effects of dietary defatted Periplaneta americana meal on the growth, antioxidant status, immunity, hepatic and intestinal health of Nile tilapia12
Hygienic indicator bacteria in the 2 species of wild-caught Japanese cicadas, large brown cicadas and robust cicadas12
Heat stress has immediate and persistent effects on immunity and development of Tenebrio molitor12
Biomimicry in love-cage design: boosting black soldier fly mass production12
The use of seaweed as sustainable feed ingredient for the house cricket (Acheta domesticus): investigating cricket performance and nutritional composition11
Silkworm sericin peptides alleviate the hardening of soy protein bars during early storage11
Strain effect on the adult performance of the yellow mealworm,Tenebrio molitor L.11
Mealworms for food and feed: are they only yellow?11
Host tree-based scenario modelling for predicting a key edible insect, mopane worm Gonimbrasia belina (Westwood, 1894) distribution in Southern Africa11
Novel food systems: An integrative conceptual framework based on organisational arrangements11
Physicochemical properties of house cricket (Acheta domesticus) protein and antioxidant stability of its enzymatic hydrolysate under pH, temperature and in vitro digestion11
Consumer response to insects as pet food11
Effects of treatment process on larvae growth performance and nutrient yield during cyanobacteria bioconversion by black soldier fly11
Edible insects as a sustainable solution to food insecurity in conflict-ridden regions of Cameroon11
Soil saprophages as an emerging global source of micronutrients11
BugBook: Life cycle, reproduction, and morphofunctional characterisation of the gut, fat body, and haemocytes in the black soldier fly11
From traditional to industrial use of insects as feed: a review11
Optimal and recommended doses of essential amino acids for growth of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae11
BugBook: How to explore and exploit the insect-associated microbiome10
Cannibalism among adult bush crickets (Ruspolia differens) when fed on different insect preys and artificial diets10
Effects of dietary black soldier fly larvae meal inclusion on the growth performance and intestinal health of Silkie crossbreed chicken10
From carrots to gelling agents: a new era of wet feed in lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) rearing10
Duration of immune priming and changes in immune parameters following primary and secondary immune challenges in Tenebrio molitor10
Convective drying of Cirina forda caterpillars: drying kinetics and shrinkage10
Effect of edible insect powder incorporation on nutritional and sensory properties of food products: a systematic review10
Grasshoppers and locusts as human foods – a comprehensive review10
Two-lined velvet hawkmoth (Clanis bilineata) larvae enhance egg-laying performance and metabolic health in aging Suyou No. 2 laying ducks10
Nutritional and carbohydrate profiling of commercially available insect meals10
Production of carotenoid-richHermetia illucens larvae using specific agri-food by-products10
Foam-mat drying of black soldier fly larvae: optimisation of foaming, drying kinetics, and powder characteristics10
Investigating the impact of timing of rice bran feeding on oviposition and hatching in crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus)10
Purification of novel polypeptides from bee pupae and their immunomodulatory activityin vivo andin vitro9
Insect feed in sustainable crustacean aquaculture9
Edible cockroaches as food and feed – A systematic review on health benefits, nutritional aspects and consumer acceptance9
Can black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) be reared on waste streams for food and feed? – A safety perspective9
Full diallel cross analysis identifies superior F1 hybrids for enhanced larval growth in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)9
Immunity-related genes can serve as early diagnostic markers for infection in housefly rearing systems9
Comparison of oil quality characteristics of Locusta migratoria, Allomyrina dichotoma, and Tenebrio molitor obtained using different extraction methods9
Towards good practices for research on Acheta domesticus, the house cricket9
Frass pre-treatment and application method impact spring wheat vegetative growth and nutrient concentration9
Effect of astaxanthin isomer supplementation on their accumulation in edible orthopterans: migratory locusts and two-spotted crickets8
Insights to the entomophagic and entomotherapeutic traditions among the tribes of the sub-Himalayan West Bengal8
Application of laboratory methods for understanding fish responses to black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) based diets8
Impact of processing methods on the stability of fats in yellow mealworm larvae during subsequent storage8
Higher larval density promotes yield in lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus) with little evidence of cannibalism8
The role of information and attitudes towards more sustainable technologies in the acceptance of insects as a food ingredient8
Technological evaluation of defatted black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a food ingredient in adult maintenance dog biscuits8
Heterogeny in cages: Age-structure and attractant availability impacts fertile egg production in the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens8
Microbiological and chemical safety ofBombyx mori farmed in north-eastern Italy as a novel food source8
Metabonomic analysis of the haemolymph reveals the dual effects of dietary selenium supplementations on growth of silkwormBombyx mori8
Physicochemical properties, rheological properties, and storage stability of black soldier fly larvae oil-substituted mayonnaise8
Foreword8
Unveiling the protein puzzle: How does protein in the feeding substrate affect Zophobas morio larval growth and performance?8
Optimization of air drying of whole-flavoured Acheta domesticus to improve quality and safety8
Solvent extraction optimisation and validation of the HPLC-DAD method for quantification of 5-hydroxyindolin-2-one inProtaetia brevitarsis seulensis larvae extracts7
Development of gluten-free cracker using cassava and dough-stage rice flour supplemented with protein from silkworm pupae powder7
Effect of different inclusion levels of defatted Hermetia illucens larvae meal on fillet quality of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata)7
Optimal dietary protein to carbohydrate ratio for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae7
Edible insects as a sustainable protein source: a meta-analysis7
Morphological description and DNA barcoding of an edible insect and its host plant in Oaxaca, Mexico7
Nutritive value of cereal grains, protein meals and by-products for yellow mealworms7
A comprehensive analysis of coffee silverskin bioconversion by Hermetia illucens larvae7
Knowledge, use and management of insects, with emphasis on edible insects in the hñahñu community of Xamage, Alfajayucan, Hidalgo, Mexico7
Enhancing black soldier fly larval production from sugarcane bagasse through hydrothermal, enzymatic, and microbial treatment7
Effect of Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis larvae fermented by Bacillus subtilis PB2110 on nutritional composition and immunomodulatory activity7
Biomanufacturing of a functional microbial phytase in an insect host7
Digestibility of defatted insect meals for rainbow trout aquafeeds7
Ability of black soldier fly larvae to bioaccumulate tocopherols from different substrates and measurement of larval tocopherol bioavailability in vitro7
Evaluation of the antagonistic activity of black soldier fly frass extracts against plant pathogens using single- and double-layer agar bioassays7
Do antimicrobial peptide levels alter performance of insect-based aquaculture feeds – a study using genetic models of insect immune activation7
Edible insects and export challenges: Insights from Thailand’s cricket industry7
Hermetia illucens larvae fat vs coconut oil to obtain free lauric acid-rich products by chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis7
Function of yeast extract in greater wax moth farming: does yeast extract always improve the development and reproduction of insects?7
Edible use and nutritional composition of Corydalus larvae (Megaloptera) in Oaxaca, Mexico7
Germinated finger millet supplemented with dry maize cob is a promising diet for the farming of edible grasshopper, Ruspolia differens7
BugBook: Genetics of insects as food and feed6
Edible Lepidoptera as human foods – a comprehensive review6
Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes sp.) larvae as a nutrient rich delicacy: a comparison of nutrient profiles from four counties in western Kenya6
Scarabaeidae as human food – A comprehensive review6
Retention and excretion of microplastics by Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae reared on an amino formaldehyde polymer microbeads contaminated substrate6
Dielectric drying of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens): impact on microbiological product quality, safety and stability6
Insects as pets and food: influence of childhood experiences with insects on acceptance of entomophagy6
Flies and beetles-mediated transmission of pathogens in domestic pigs: a systematic review6
GIS-based multi-criteria territorial suitability assessment for insect farms: a case study for North Italy6
Effects of strain, rearing density and inbreeding on the growth performance of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.)) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)6
Influence of diet on initial mating behaviour in the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)6
Black soldier fly farming in Bangladesh: current practices, farmer’s challenges and future opportunities6
BugBook: Considerations for designing and performing insect larvae production experiments6
A method for in-situ assessment of soybean suitability to Clanis bilineata tsingtauica Mell and selecting for rearing specialized varieties6
Freezing storage combined with freeze-drying of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae to produce oil rich in free lauric acid6
Neuroprotective effect of mealworm protein hydrolysate-derived bioactive peptides in human microglial cells6
Clanis bilineata as an alternative protein: nutritional profile and industrial potential6
Replacement of fish meal with defatted black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) in diet of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei): growth, flesh quality and transcriptome6
Comparison of DNA-based methods for the detection of meat feeding in Alphitobius diaperinus larvae6
Evaluation of agar as nutrient carrier for the enhancement of Alphitobius diaperinus larval growth6
Prospects of using insects as alternative protein sources in broiler diets6
Lessons from a participatory community cricket breeding project in Vientiane Province, Lao PDR6
Greener fats for livestock? Evaluating the sustainability of dietary Hermetia illucens oil in dairy cow diets6
Anti-microbial and digestibility trials of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) in rats, rabbits, and reptiles as a model for humans – a review6
From nutrition to safety ingredients: assessing the potential of edible insects in human diets5
In vitro nutrient digestibility values of black soldier fly as a swine feed ingredient can be estimated by nitrogen concentrations5
Advancing mycotoxin degradation in agricultural waste: insights from Hermetia illucens larvae and frass safety analysis5
Does the processing of black soldier fly larvae meal affect the amino acid solubility in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)?5
Nutritional value, heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment of Phalangium opilio Linnaeus, 1758 as a potential edible arachnid5
Characterisation of microbiological hazards in food discards and mitigation options for safe use as feed for black soldier fly larvae5
Insights into nutritional and protein enhancement with antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering potential of Javanese grasshopper-kidney bean tempeh analogue patties5
Nutritional profile of a novel artificial diet and the effect of photoperiod on the fitness parameters of rearedRuspolia differens5
Microbial and biochemical characterisation of fermented house crickets (Acheta domesticus) and mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor)5
Nutritive value of feed substrate waste from black soldier fly larvae production, and its potential as an aquafeed ingredient5
Genome-wide identification and transcriptome-based expression pattern of chemosensory genes in two wild silkmoths,Antheraea pernyi andAntheraea yamamai5
Effects of rearing substrate and larval stage on the contamination levels of chemicals in black soldier fly larvae5
Corrigendum to: Prospects of edible insects as sustainable protein for food and feed – a review. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed 10 (2024): 191-217 (DOI 10.1163/23524588-20230042)5
Nursery diet exclusion during the development of Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) in restaurant food waste5
Substrates most preferred for black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (L.) oviposition are not the most suitable for their larval development5
The effect of different levels of Hermetia illucens oil inclusion on caecal microbiota of Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica, Gould, 1837)5
Standardising black soldier fly larvae feeding experiments: an initial protocol and variability estimates5
Biofortification of zinc and selenium in black soldier fly larvae reared on fortified agro-food by-products: growth performance and micromineral composition5
Effects of replacing protein with non-protein nitrogen sources on growth, development and composition of Tenebrio molitor larvae5
Introducing the special issue ‘Application of insect ingredients in sustainable aquaculture’5
Partial replacement of fish oil with black soldier fly oil or coconut oil in a low-protein diet effectively spares protein and enhances health status of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)5
DietaryPeriplaneta americana extract improved the growth performance, immune, and antioxidative status, and crowding stress responses in Nile tilapia5
Reviewing entomophagy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: species and host plant diversity, seasonality, patterns of consumption and challenges of the edible insect sector5
Entomophagy and entomotherapeutic practices by members of the Galo tribe of central Arunachal Pradesh, North-East India5
Consumers perception of insect-based foods in Lebanon: A novel sustainable food source5
Increasing academic interest in edible insects: the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed5
Perception and cultural influence towards the use of insects and livestock raised on insect-enriched feed in urban Uganda5
Tenebrio molitor L. larvae inclusion in quail diet as a fat source: effects on performance, meat quality, and fatty acid composition5
Silkworm pupae protein isolate as a sustainable functional ingredient: Extraction optimization and application in sponge cake5
Madagascar cockroach meal and Spirulina as fish meal replacements in diets for Nile tilapia: effects on growth, assimilation and hepatoprotection5
Taxonomic, economic, culinary and industrial analysis of some edible insects of the Order Orthoptera of Mexico5
A new strategy in rearing of European flounder: using live Enchytraeus albidus to enhance juvenile growth5
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