Code
01CD1623
Duration
15 March 2023 → 14 January 2024
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Fellow
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Biochemistry and metabolism not elsewhere classified
- Microbiology not elsewhere classified
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Social sciences
- Economic development, innovation, technological change and growth not elsewhere classified
- Consumer behaviour
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Engineering and technology
- Other product development not elsewhere classified
Keywords
product development
bio-accessibility
Insects
food safety
nutrition
consumer acceptance
Kenia
Project description
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. |