Manspeaker, J.E. (author), Peters, R.R. (author), Russek-Cohen, E. (author), and University of Maryland, Department of Animal Sciences; Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Maryland, Department of Animal Sciences
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1986
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 63 Document Number: C02214
Levins, Richard A. (author), Varner, Mark A. (author), and Varner: Department of Animal Sciences, University of Maryland; Levins: Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, University of Maryland
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 68 Document Number: C02750
6 pages., Article # 1IAW7, Via online journal., A 6-hr train-the-trainer workshop focused on introducing the concept that insects may play a significant role in food security as the world population is projected to exceed 9 billion people by the mid 21st century. Workshop topics including cultural, nutritional, culinary, and commercial aspects surrounding edible insects were presented and packaged into a formal curriculum for later use by the participants. A 12-item sensory evaluation of insect-fortified foods provided participants a tangible experience with product palatability. By the end of the workshop, participants had increased various dimensions of their knowledge about edible insects and reported a generally positive perception toward insect-based foods.
