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Processing edible insects for improved nutrition - subproject 1 (PROCINUT)
Project
Project code: 2816PROC06
Contract period: 01.03.2018
- 31.12.2022
Budget: 1,223,475 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: small-scale farming, other animal species, quality management, animal husbandry, agricultural policy, nutrition education, nutrients, regional value addition, nutrition competence, packaging, food processing
The project aims to better exploit the nutritional potential of edible insects. It studies various processing technologies of local insect species and expands small-scale commercial production and processing activities. The aim is to produce safe, nutritious end products that close seasonal gaps. The income situation of poor women in Madagascar and Myanmar and the food security of households are to be improved. The strength of the project concept lies in South-South cooperation between South-East Asia (Myanmar, Thailand) and East Africa (Madagascar). The knowledge of the well-organised insect production and processing sector (mini-plants) in Southeast Asia is to be made available to Madagascar. Knowledge transfer and further training take place across continents through cooperation with experienced partners of various disciplines (including international, national and regional research institutions, non-governmental organisations). ZEF and its partners contribute their expertise in the production and processing of edible insects, value chains, nutrition and gender as well as in the implementation of research projects for development in the project regions. A gender-sensitive action research approach is used to consider the needs and preferences of women and men in order to avoid role-specific disadvantages and to increase the adaptation potential. Through the training component, South-South cooperation is initiated and not only small farmers but also advisory services and politicians are to be sensitized to the importance of edible insects in food in order to incorporate them into agricultural programmes and laws. The project aims to build sustainable scientific partnerships and contribute to the further development of Asian and African institutions.
Section overview
Subjects
- Special animal species
- Agricultural Policy
- Communication Sciences
- Nutritional behaviour
- Process engineering
