Evaluating the nutritional content of an insect-fortified food for the child complementary diet in Ghana

Evaluating the nutritional content of an insect-fortified food for the child complementary diet in Ghana

Abstract Background Due to rising food insecurity, natural resource scarcity, population growth, and the cost of and demand for animal proteins, insects as food have emerged as a relevant topic. This study examines the nutrient content of the palm weevil larva (Rhynchophorus phoenicis), a traditiona...

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Main Authors: Megan E. Parker, Stephanie Zobrist, Herman E. Lutterodt, Cyril R. Asiedu, Chantal Donahue, Connor Edick, Kimberly Mansen, Gretel Pelto, Peiman Milani, Shobhita Soor, Amos Laar, Cyril M. Engmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Edible insects
Animal-source food
Complementary food
Nutrient profile
Ghana
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-020-0331-6

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