Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 11
Nutrient composition of four species of winged termites consumed in western Kenya
(Elsevier, 2013)
The objective of this study was to gain knowledge on the nutrient composition of Macrotermes subhylanus, Pseudacanthotermes militaris, Macrotermes bellicosus and Pseudacanthotermes spiniger termite species consumed in ...
Nutrients, functional properties, storage stability and costing of complementary foods enriched with either termites and fish or commercial micronutrients
(Wagenigen academic publishers, 2015)
Application of edible insects in complementary food production has not been studied much. This study developed and evaluated complementary foods based on edible termites to combat child malnutrition in Kenya. Two complementary ...
Processed products of termites and lake flies: Improving entomophagy for food security within the Lake Victoria region
(ASSCAT, 2010-02)
Among the factors contributing to food shortage in Africa are lack of appropriate preservation and storage facilities, tropical heat and poor road network for marketing produce. High food spoilage caused by high temperatures ...
Forage Preference Identification of Wild Gynanisa Maja (Klug, 1836) and Perspectives for Improved Livelihoods in Zambia2
(Wageningen Academic Publishers, 2021-01-12)
Gynanisa maja (Klung, 1836) is the wild edible caterpillar of a speckled emperor moth belonging to the order Lepidoptera and the family Saturniidae. It is a species of nutritional and economic importance and provides food ...
Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Entomophagy in Nambale Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2021-02)
Entomophagy describes the practice of eating insects by humans. Globally, there are over 3000 ethnic groups that consume insects. The main aim of this study was to determine the socio economic factors affecting entomophagy ...
Presence of Metals in Farmland Edible Termites in Mazabuka District, Zambia
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021-12-06)
Edible termites have played an important role in the history of human nutrition due to their nutritional value. Despite their nutritional body content, it is known that during their termitarium construction, termites ...
Influence of Media on Consumers’ Behavioral Intentions towards Entomophagy in Western Kenya
(East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2022-07-12)
Insects are rich in protein and fat, and various insect species contain substantial amounts of vitamins and minerals. Consequently, insects can greatly contribute to food and nutrition security. Entomophagy (consumption ...
The Influence of Mobile App and Media, Towards Entomophagy Awareness and Acceptability
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2022-09-12)
The speedy development of technology in the use of smartphones and their mobile applications (apps) have become momentous and influential in today’s consumer perceptions. Accordingly, the media has in recent years advocated ...
Consumer Religiosity and Its Influence on Their Uptake and Consumption of Edible Insects among Selected Communities in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability, 2022-11-22)
Global food demand is expected to rise due to the population increase estimated to reach 9.5 billion by the year 2050. As a result, the available natural resources such as water sources and land will become scarce and ...
Youth Knowledge on the Utilization of Edible Insects as Food and Feed
(Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 2022-11-08)
The utilization of edible insects as food and feed is not a new concept, it is a practice that has been part of the tradition of many communities around the world. They have been primarily used as supplementary food in ...