Browsing by Author "Egonyu, James P."
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Edible Crickets (Orthoptera) Around the World: Distribution, Nutritional Value, and Other Benefits—A Review
Magara, Henlay J. O.; Niassy, Saliou; Ayieko, Monica A.; Mukundamago, Mukundi; Egonyu, James P.; Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Kimathi, Emily K.; Ongere, Jackton O.; Fiaboe, Komi K. M.; Hugel, Sylvain; Orinda, Mary A.; Roos, Nanna; Ekesi, Sunday (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021-01-12)Edible crickets are among the praised insects that are gaining recognition as human food and livestock feed with a potential of contributing to food security and reduction of malnutrition. Globally, the sustainable use of ... -
Edible Grasshoppers, Food Security, Functional Food Ingredient, Geographical Location, Ruspolia Differens, Vulnerable Communities
Kababu, Margaret; Mweresa, Collins K.; Subramanian, Sevgan; Egonyu, James P.; Tanga, Chrysantus M. (Food Science & Nutrition, 2023-06)Ruspolia differens Serville (Orthoptera: Tettigonidae) is a highly nutritious and luxurious insect delicacy that is consumed as a food source in many African countries. However, the nutrient profile of R. differens in ... -
Socio-Cultural Practices on the Use of Beetle Grubs as Food and Feed in Western Kenya
Wanjala, Martin N.; Orinda, Mary; Nyongesah, John M.; Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Subramanian, Sevgan; Kassie, Menale; Egonyu, James P. (Scientific Reports, 2023-05-13)We examined the socio-cultural practices on the use of beetle grubs as food and feed in western Kenya by interviewing 211 randomly selected households and conducting seven focus group discussions in Bungoma, Kakamega, ... -
Variability in Nutrient Composition of the Edible Long- Hornedgrasshopper (Ruspolia Differens) in Uganda and its Potential in Alleviating Food Insecurity
Kababu, Margaret; Mweresa, Collins K.; Subramanian, Sevgan; Egonyu, James P.; Tanga, Chrysantus M. (Food Science & Nutrition, 2023-03-15)Ruspolia differens Serville (Orthoptera: Tettigonidae) is a highly nutritious and luxurious insect delicacy that is consumed as a food source in many African countries. However, the nutrient profile of R. differens in ...