Traditional Knowledge of the Utilization of Edible Insects in Nagaland, North-East India.

ABSTRACT: Located at the north-eastern part of India, Nagaland is a relatively unexplored area having had only few studies on the faunal diversity, especially concerning insects. Although the practice of entomophagy is widespread in the region, a detailed account regarding the utilization of edible insects is still lacking. The present study documents the existing knowledge of entomophagy in the region, emphasizing the currently most consumed insects in view of their marketing potential as possible future food items. Assessment was done with the help of semi-structured questionnaires, which mentioned a total of 106 insect species representing 32 families and 9 orders that were considered as health foods by the local ethnic groups. While most of the edible insects are consumed boiled, cooked, fried,

SUBMITTER: Mozhui L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7404660 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature