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Abstract

Climate change, which threatens the well-being of future generations, is humanity's most serious challenge. Environmental issues are becoming more important to consumers than ever before. Edible insects are a new food ingredient with great potential to contribute to global food security and provide an interesting food alternative, especially for meat products. This paper discusses the social and natural conditions of edible insect farming, the phenomenon of entomophagy, developmental stages of insects, characteristics of selected edible insect species with high potential for use as food, and presents their nutritional value.(original abstract)