Safe use of insects and microbial proteins in mainstream diets for low-income communities
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Global, Global
WS05073
Alternative proteins may improve land efficiency but face allergen, contamination, cultural, and market barriers. Solutions must include rigorous standards and locally appropriate product development. The solution must work with limited capital, intermittent services, and local maintenance capacity. The research opportunity is to define measurable success criteria, test the approach in realistic settings, identify failure modes, and create a pathway from prototype to accountable deployment.