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VOL. 10, ISSUE 9 (2025)
A review on edible insects and their role in promoting sustainable food systems in North East India
Authors
Arundhati Gogoi, Farhana Jahan, Dipika Kalita
Abstract
North-East India, comprising the adjacent
“Seven Sister” states and Sikkim, is the part of Indo-Burma global biodiversity
hotspot and harbours an exceptional diversity of insects and indigenous
peoples. North East India, a region rich in biodiversity and cultural
diversity, has a long- standing tradition of entomophagy-the practice of
consuming insects. Various indigenous communities in North-East India have developed
unique knowledge systems around the identification, harvesting, processing, and
consuming of insects. With growing global interest in sustainable and
substitute protein sources the edible insects offer an environmentally sound,
nutritionally rich, and culturally useful food option. This review explores the
diversity of entomophagy, traditional practices, nutritional value and
socio-economic potential of edible insects in North-East India. It also
highlights the challenges, policy gaps, and future directions for the
sustainable utilization of insects as food and feed in the region.
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Pages:59-61
How to cite this article:
Arundhati Gogoi, Farhana Jahan, Dipika Kalita "A review on edible insects and their role in promoting sustainable food systems in North East India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 9, 2025, Pages 59-61
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