Entomofagia - jedzmy owady?

Edible insects, apart from Europe and North America, are a common component of the daily diet worldwide. Problems with feeding the dramatically growing world population are directing researchers’ attention to the search for new sources of animal protein. Many studies are heading towards the production of so-called artificial meat, others relate to adequate modifications of plant proteins. Edible insect can also be a good source of animal protein. The new EU regulations categorize edible insects as novel foods, which opens up the possibility of its growing, processing and consumption. The article discusses issues of industrial breeding of edible insects and a number of concerns related to the safety (mainly microbiological) of food produced from edible insects.