Table 11.
Potential aspects to consider for medicinal insect mass production.
| Aspects | Examples | References |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding | Genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, etc. | [280] |
| Feed source | Stable quantity and quality, cost efficiency, nutrient requirements, physical form, etc. | [287,288] |
| Facility | Location, logistic, mass and energy/heat balance, process-type, abiotic factors, remote sensing monitoring system, etc. | [[289], [290], [291]] |
| Processing | Harvesting, killing methods, decontamination, end product form, etc. | [292] |
| Packaging and storage | Lipid oxidation, re-moisturization, etc. | [293] |
| Insect disease | Virus, bacteria, fungus, mites, etc. | [294] |
| Hygiene and sanitation | IPIFF Guide on Good Hygiene Practices | [295] |
| Regulations | Novel food regulation | [296,297] |