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Insect Utilization and Effects

Insect Utilization and Effects is a research topic within Insect Science. Science Explorer counts 25k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the potential of edible insects as a sustainable source of food and feed, addressing topics such as nutritional composition, environmental impact, consumer acceptance, waste management, and their role in ensuring food security. It covers a wide range of research on insect farming, sustainability, and the use of insects as a protein source for both human and animal consumption.

  • Edible Insects
  • Food Security
  • Animal Feed
  • Nutritional Composition
  • Environmental Impact
  • Insect Farming
  • Sustainability
  • Consumer Acceptance
  • Waste Management
  • Protein Source
Research works
25k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+56%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
26% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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