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Entomophagy or eating insects is gradually gaining traction as insects are a sustainable source of protein and micronutrients. In comparison with livestock, insects have minimal resource requirements in terms of feed, land resources, and water. Additionally, the carbon footprint of insects is negligible compared to conventional livestock. There are 2141 varieties of edible insects around the world, but they are not considered a traded commodity in many countries, which needs to be addressed on ...