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Insect Bioactives

Innovations in Food, Feed, Pharma and Cosmetics

  • 1st Edition - March 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Abdalbasit Adam Mariod, Pothiyappan Karthik, Tanmay Sarkar
  • Language: English

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Description

Insect Bioactives: Innovations in Food, Feed, Pharma and Cosmetics serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers and professionals seeking to harness the power of insects as sustainable bioactive sources and beneficial health and wellness solutions. The book identifies the nutritional and chemical composition of insects, presenting them as versatile ingredients for the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, animal feed and cosmetics. By examining how edible insects can be reared on agri-food by-products and organic waste, this volume illustrates how feeding strategies can influence their nutritional and bioactive profiles. The text also addresses potential allergenic risks and consumer behavior insights, equipping readers with strategies to promote acceptance of insect-based products in the market.

Structured into eight sections, Insect Bioactives: Innovations in Food, Feed, Pharma and Cosmetics covers a wide array of topics essential for understanding insect bioactives. From the foundational overview of insect-based compounds to their applications in functional foods, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, each section provides insights into the health benefits and technological innovations associated with insect bioactives. The text also discusses regulatory considerations and features case studies that showcase successful applications in various industries.

Key features

  • Identifies insects as a sustainable and versatile bioactive source for the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, animal feed and cosmetics
  • Explores the health benefits of insect bioactives to improve the gut microbiome
  • Discusses how edible insects can be reared on agri-food by-products and organic wastes, and how these feeding strategies influence nutritional and bioactive profiles
  • Addresses allergenic risks associated with insect consumption
  • Highlights consumer behavior insights and strategies to overcome resistance to insect-based products

Readership

Researchers in the food sciences in the fields of nutrition, functional food, nutraceuticals and bioactive compounds. Researchers in pharmacology, entomology, and biotechnology

Table of contents

Section 1: Overview and Foundations

1. Introduction to Insects based Bioactive Compounds

2. Nutritional and Chemical Composition of Insects: A Comprehensive Overview

3. Insect Farming: A Sustainable Source of Bioactive Compounds

Section 2: Insects in Functional Foods

4. Bioactive Peptides from Insects: Enhancing Functional Food Properties

5. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Insect-Derived Compounds

6. Insect Proteins in Fortified Foods: Health Benefits and Applications

7. Probiotics and Prebiotics from Insects: Gut Health and Beyond

8. Insect Lipids in Functional Foods: Opportunities and Challenges

9. Insect as a source of biopolymer for functional foods and nutraceuticals

Section 3: Insect Bioactives in Animal Feed

10. Nutritional Benefits of Insect Protein in Livestock and Poultry Feed

11. Immunomodulatory and Growth-Promoting Effects of Insect-Derived Bioactives in Aquaculture

12. Antimicrobial Peptides from Insects in Animal Health

13. Sustainable Insect-Based Feed Solutions for Pet Food Industry

Section 4: Insects in Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

14. Chitin and Chitosan from Insects: Applications in Drug Delivery and Skin Care

15. Insect-Derived Antimicrobials for New Drug Development

16. Anti-Cancer Properties of Insect Bioactives: Mechanisms and Applications

17. Anti-inflammatory and Wound-Healing Bioactives from Insects

18. Exploring the Role of Insect Enzymes in Digestive Health Supplements

Section 5: Insect Bioactives in the Cosmetic Industry

19. Insect-Derived Lipids for Hydration and Moisture Retention in Cosmetics

20. UV-Protection and Anti-Photoaging Properties of Insect Bioactives

21. Insects as a Source of Natural Pigments: Chemistry and Use

Section 6: Technological Innovations and Processing

22. Advanced Extraction Methods for Insect Bioactives

23. Innovative Strategies for Delivery and Efficacy Enhancement of Insect Bioactives: Encapsulation and Nanotechnology Approaches

24. Fermentation and Biotransformation of Insect Bioactives for Enhanced Potency

25. Simple and Advanced Extraction Methods of Bioactive Compounds from Insects

Section 7: Safety, Regulations, and Market Perspectives

26. Safety Assessment and Toxicological Evaluation of Insect Bioactives

27. Regulatory Framework for Insects in Food, Feed, Pharma, and Cosmetics

28. Consumer Acceptance and Marketability of Insect-Based Products

29. AI and Machine Learning in Insect Bioactive Research: Species Classification, Monitoring, and Genomic Analysis

Section 8: Future Prospects and Case Studies

30. Case Studies: Successful Applications of Insect Bioactives in Industries

31. Emerging Trends in Insect Biotechnology for Health and Wellness

32. The Future of Insects in Functional Products: Challenges and Opportunities

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

AM

Abdalbasit Adam Mariod

Dr. Mariod is the founder of Ghibaish College of Science & Technology, Ghibaish, Sudan. He is a professor at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science & Arts, Alkamil, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He obtained his PhD in Natural Sciences at Münster University, Münster, Germany. Dr. Mariod was considered for inclusion in WHO‘S WHO in the World, 28th Edition by Marquis Who’s Who Publications in May of 2010. He was also classified among the top 2% global highly cited researchers published in PLOS Biology by Stanford University in 2019. Dr. Mariod has obtained more than eight innovations medals and awards as well as nine scholarships and grants. He serves as an editorial board member in nine international journals, and he has published 212 articles in peer-reviewd journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Arts, Alkamil, University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

PK

Pothiyappan Karthik

Dr. Pothiyappan Karthik is presently an Associate Professor and Head at the Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Tamil Nadu, India. He has done his Ph.D. in Engineering specialized in “Food Technology” at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, India. His research interests include Food nanotechnology, Food colloids, Nutraceutical and Functional foods, Biopolymers and Food engineering. He has published 30 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, 9 book chapters, 2 granted international patents (Germany and China), and 1 national patent. He serves as an academic editor in the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, International Journal of Food Science, Journal of Food Quality, Journal of Nanotechnology and Editorial Board Member for BMC Biotechnology, apart from being a Guest Editor in Discover Food and Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Tamil Nadu, India

TS

Tanmay Sarkar

Dr. Tanmay Sarkar is currently working as a Lecturer in the Government of West Bengal. With 9 years of experience in both teaching and research, his areas of interest include bioactive components from natural sources, ethnic foods, mathematical modeling, and phytochemicals. He is an editor for several SCI, SCIE, and Scopus- indexed journals and has edited numerous books with Elsevier and Springer.

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Government of West Bengal, India