Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is one of the major public health problems that needs to be solved urgently in developing countries. As an important source of high-quality protein, the production of livestock products is accompanied by negative effects such as environmental pollution and climate change. Faced with the rapid population growth and the tight supply of traditional protein, it is urgent to explore new and alternative protein sources. Among them, edible insects, especially cricket, are gradually emerging.
The practice of eating insects directly or processing insects into food has a long history. According to relevant information, it has provided necessary nutrition for more than 2 billion people around the world. Insects such as bees, ants, and beetle, as well as crickets and grasshoppers, have a long history of consumption. These insects are not only rich in protein, but also contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that are beneficial to the human body, providing an important source of nutrition for local residents. As the global demand for sustainable food sources increases, the potential of insects as an alternative source of protein is gradually attracting attention.
