foodsystFood systemsПищевые системы2618-97712618-7272Федеральный научный центр пищевых систем им. В.М. Горбатова РАН10.21323/2618-9771-2022-5-1-70-76foodsyst-151Research ArticleСтатьиENTOMOPHAGY: ARE INSECTS SAFE FOR HUMAN FOOD?ЭНТОМОФАГИЯ: БЕЗОПАСНО ЛИ УПОТРЕБЛЯТЬ В ПИЩУ НАСЕКОМЫХ?https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8253-6225ПолубесоваМ. А.PolubesovaM. A.

Полубесова Мария Андреевна — специалист по маркетингу

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Mariia A.  Polubesova, marketer

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mpolubesova@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4195-0649Новикова (Захарова)М. В.Novikova (Zakharova)M. V.

Новикова (Захарова) Мария Вячеславовна — кандидат технических наук, младший научный сотрудник, Лаборатория структурной переработки биоресурсов

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Mariia V.  Novikova (Zakharova), Candidate of Technical Sciences, Research Senior, Laboratory of structural processing of bioresources

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mariazakharova@bk.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5345-0038РябухинД. С.RyabukhinD. S.

Рябухин Дмитрий Сергеевич — кандидат химических наук, старший научный сотрудник, Лаборатория структурной переработки биоресурсов

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Dmitriy S. Ryabukhin, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Research Senior, Laboratory of structural processing of bioresources

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rdms@bk.ruВсероссийский научно-исследовательский институт пищевых добавокРоссияAll-Russian Research Institute for Food AdditivesRussian Federation202230032022517076Copyright © Polubesova M.A., Novikova (Zakharova) M.V., Ryabukhin D.S., 20222022Полубесова М.А., Новикова (Захарова) М.В., Рябухин Д.С.Polubesova M.A., Novikova (Zakharova) M.V., Ryabukhin D.S.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://www.fsjour.com/jour/article/view/151

Edible insects are a promising product for the Russian food market. This is due to their high nutritional value, the presence of essential amino acids, useful omega‑3 and omega‑6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The balanced content of macro- and microelements in the composition of such a product allows us to talk about its potential benefits for human health. However, at present there is no reliable information about the attitude of Russian citizens to eating insects. The adult population has a more traditional view of nutrition, preferring proven types of food in their consumer basket. As a result of the study, it was found that women are 50% more likely to express concerns about the safety of edible insects compared to men and, in general, are more negatively disposed towards entomophagy (edible insects and products made from them). On the other hand, men are more likely to assume that the population is not ready to try insect foods because people are not sure of their safety. From the point of view of women, consumers are concerned about the lack of available scientific information on this topic and consider this issue to be insufficiently studied. Among all respondents, 80% answered that a TV report on the health benefits of edible insects would not change their attitude towards entomophagy. Moreover, 44% of respondents consider it inexpedient to open production facilities for edible insects in Russia. This judgment is consistent with their opinion about the low safety of food from insects. Women were twice as likely to respond negatively to the question about permitting the production of edible insects in Russia compared to men.

Съедобные насекомые являются перспективным продуктом для пищевой индустрии России. Это обусловлено их высокой питательной ценностью, наличием в составе незаменимых аминокислот, полезных омега‑3 и омега‑6 полиненасыщенных жирных кислот. Сбалансированное содержание макро- и микроэлементов в составе такого продукта позволяет говорить о его потенциальной пользе для здоровья человека. Однако в настоящее время отсутствуют достоверные сведения об отношении граждан России к  употреблению насекомых в  пищу. Взрослое население придерживается более традиционных взглядов на питание, предпочитая проверенные виды продуктов в своей потребительской корзине. В результате проведенного исследования установлено, что женщины в 1,5 раза чаще высказывают опасения о небезопасном употреблении насекомых по сравнению с мужчинами и в целом более негативно настроены к энтомофагии (употреблению в пищу насекомых и изготовленных из них продуктов). С другой стороны, мужчины в большей степени предполагают, что среди населения не готовы попробовать продукты питания из насекомых, поскольку люди не уверены в их безопасности. С точки зрения женщин, потребители обеспокоены отсутствием доступной научной информации по данной теме и считают этот вопрос недостаточно изученным. Среди всех респондентов 80% ответили, что телесообщение о пользе насекомых для здоровья не изменит их отношения к энтомофагии. Более того, 44% опрошенных считают нецелесообразным открытие производств съедобных насекомых в России. Данное суждение согласуется с их мнением насчет низкой безопасности продуктов питания из насекомых. Женщины в два раза чаще отрицательно отвечали на вопрос о разрешении производства съедобных насекомых в России, по сравнению с мужчинами.

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