การปฏิวัติโปรตีนจากแมลง: แหล่งโปรตีนทางเลือกInsect Protein Revolution: Edible Insects as Alternative Protein Sources

Abstract

Protein is a nutrient that plays an important role for humans. Protein adequacy can be used as an indicator to see the nutritional condition of society in general and also the government's success in developing food, agriculture, and health. For the human body, a lack of protein over a long period can result in increased susceptibility to illness. According to FAO, in 2050 the need for food will increase due to the world population which is estimated to reach 9.8 billion people [1]. Developed countries currently have food consumption patterns, especially animal protein that continue to increase [2]. Animal protein, including meat, eggs, milk, and fish, is considered to have high quality protein [3]. Meat and milk not only provide high-quality protein and energy but also provide micronutrients such as iron, calcium, zinc, vitamins, and essential fatty acids [4]. However, it is important to remember that consuming meat, especially excessively processed meat, can result in various diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease [5]. On the other hand, producing animal products requires quite a lot of natural resources, such as large areas of land, requiring a lot of water, and animal farming contributes 18% of greenhouse gas production [6]. It is clear that to meet future demands alternative protein sources are needed.