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Fried insects available at the markets in Lao PDR
are mostly safe for consumption. However, such
‘ready-to-eat’ products always involve some food
safety risks because safety depends on preparation
and storage methods applied by producers and
vendors. Moreover, when food items have been
cooked some time prior to consumption, there
can be increased risk of contamination,
particularly if the food is handled or stored
improperly.
Lao people are very sensitive about eating clean
and fresh food Barennes (2010). There is always
concern about eating vegetables that could have
been in contact with pesticides. Due to the wide
diversity and origin of insects, especially those
harvested from the wild, in general it is difficult
to conclude the level of safety of edible insect
consumption. On the other hand, insect farming
allows for strict control on their environment,
feed and water, hence greatly reducing the risk
of contamination with harmful bacteria or
chemicals.
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