PhD research: Insects for Nutrition and Health: Development and Evaluation of Insect-based Complementary Foods for Children in Kenya

Date
March 2023 to February 2025
Countries
Keywords
product development
bio-accessibility
edible insects
food safety
nutrition
consumer acceptance
Kenya
Research fields
Agriculture and Food Sciences

In Kenya, malnutrition puts children at increased risk of morbidity and mortality. While agricultural   biodiversity includes under-exploited species that may contribute to food and nutrition security, and health, edible insects are still neglected and undervalued. This study examines the potential of complementary foods from fifteen local edible-insects from a marketing and analytical perspective.