Edible Insects: Environmental and Nutritional Benefits, Risks, and Regulatory Measures. A Narrative Review

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Entomophagy, Food safety, Health risks, Food security, Sustainability
Edible Insects: Environmental and Nutritional Benefits, Risks, and Regulatory Measures. A Narrative Review

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Erik Anderson Perdomo-Balaguera
Universidad del Magdalena
César Valverde-Castro
Universidad del Magdalena

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Edible insects represent a nutritionally and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional animal proteins. They stand out for their high content of proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, in addition to requiring fewer resources and generating low polluting emissions. This narrative review examines the benefits and microbiological, toxicological, and allergenic risks associated with artisanal farming, as well as the current regulatory challenges stemming from the lack of global harmonization. Clear regulations and good practices are necessary for the safe integration of food into human consumption. In contexts such as Colombia, cultural barriers must also be overcome through education and increased awareness of food.

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Perdomo-Balaguera, E. A., & Valverde-Castro, C. (2025). Edible Insects: Environmental and Nutritional Benefits, Risks, and Regulatory Measures. A Narrative Review. Duazary, 22, e6563. https://doi.org/10.21676/2389783X.6563
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