Standard methods for Apis mellifera brood as human food. Issue 2 (15th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jensen, Annette Bruun; Evans, Josh; Jonas-Levi, Adi; Benjamin, Ofir; Martinez, Itzhak; Dahle, Bjørn; Roos, Nanna; Lecocq, Antoine; Foley, Kirsten
• Is Part Of: Journal of apicultural research. Volume 58:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2019-03-15
• Subjects: entomophagy -- edible insects -- Apis mellifera -- honey bee -- drone brood -- worker brood -- bee larvae -- bee pupae -- nutritional analysis -- sensory analysis -- Varroa sp. control -- gastronomy; Bee culture -- Periodicals; Bee culture; Periodicals; 638.105
• DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2016.1226606
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8839

Abstract

Abstract : Insects hold enormous potential to address food and nutritional security issues. The honey bee is a key insect, given its importance for pollination, as well as its products which can be directly consumed, like honey, pollen and brood. Research on edible insects is an emerging field that draws upon methods and techniques from related fields of research. In this paper, we provide recommendations and research protocols centered on production of worker and drone brood for human consumption, on brood harvesting, including hygienic considerations, on nutritional aspects of brood, on sensory analyses of brood and brood products and on the gastronomic applications of honey bee brood; all of which will help elucidate the edible potential of honey bee brood now, and in the future.