For Chicatanas and Hazelnut-Crusted Chile Rellenos, Drive to Gema in San ClementeIt’s time to take a road trip to San Clemente if you want to try some of the most exciting modern Mexican cooking in Southern California and Mexico.Read the Article
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The Composting Importance of Maggots - The Corvallis AdvocateMost people shudder when they see maggots in their bin composter or compost pile. They may be startling in their appearance and movement, but they won’t hurt you or the compost. In fact, they play a role in breaking down plant and animal tissues. Often, these maggots [...]
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Beetles to Crickets: Care for Some Meat-flavoured Insects?A South Korean study from Wonkwang University, spotted by the Guardian, reports that mealworms can taste like meaty barbeque when heated with sugar.Read the Article
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Indian insect farmer Loopworm secures $3.4m in seed fundingIndian insect biotech startup Loopworm secures $3.4M seed round led by Omnivore and WaterBridge to scale up research and development and production.Read the Article
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Exploring a “meat-like” flavor from mealworms, scientists trial larvae cooking25 Aug 2022 --- Scientists have recently discovered that mealworms can be transformed into a “meat-like” flavoring that could aid in searching for more sustainable meat sources. With the addition of heat, sugar and some consumer opinions, the team created a “meat-like” taste from the mealworms. The…Read [...]
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A new seasoning smells like meat thanks to sugar — and mealwormsA spoonful of sugars could help cooked mealworms go down more easily, a potential boon for the planet.Read the Article
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Worm ‘burgers’ could solve world hunger, scientists claimSouth Korean scientists have cooked mealworms, or beetle larvae, along with sugar to create “meat” — and they claim it tastes authentic.Read the Article
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Want more umami? This is the science-backed seasoning you needResearchers have found a way to create a savory, meat-like seasoning made out of mealworms. This unique ingredient could help cut down on meat consumption, and even benefit our health.Read the Article
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Are insects edible?Are insects edible and are there any benefits to chowing down on invertebrates? Here’s what you might want to considerRead the Article
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Opportunities, challenges and solutions for black soldier fly larvae-based animal feed productionIncreasing global demand for animal protein combined with an urgent need to advance towards global sustainability, as enshrined within the Sustainable…Read the Article
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Game for a cricket? Experts want Indians to expand palateConsumption of edible insects has remained a contentious idea in India that is largely unadventurous when it comes to its food habits.Read the Article
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Researchers Cook Up Mealworms Into a Tasty, Protein-Rich, “Meat-Like” SeasoningMost people consider Beetle larvae, such as mealworms, to be creepy, crawly nuisances. However, these insects are edible and could be a healthful alternative to traditional meat protein sources. Today, scientists report that they’ve cooked up mealworms with sugar, creating a “meat-like” flavoring. SRead the Article
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Mealworm seasoning: Scientists explore creepy-crawly flavoring to satisfy meat cravingsWould you like some meaty, savory mealworm powder seasoning with your food?Read the Article
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Tiny fly larvae’s big food waste potentialBlack soldier fly larvae are great at taking food waste and turning it into protein, but there’s a...Read the Article
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Eating insects is still a lot to askSome people think insects will be the protein of the future and eliminate world hunger. But they are not exactly flying off Swiss shelves.Read the Article
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Scientists develop cookies with insects for human consumption: ReportIn an effort to normalise consumption of insects as an alternative protein source, a team from the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust For Research In Ecology And The Environment (ATREE) has developed cookies mixed with crickets. Stating that insects are an excellent source of quality protein with less fat…Read [...]
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Meet the ex-BCL leader taking a lead in black soldier fly farmingIn the last couple of years, farming of black soldier flies as a cheap alternative protein source for animal feed, is gaining popularity among some well-informed Bangladeshi farmers. Duranta Biplob, a former BCL leader and still an active Awami League member, is among those [...]
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High-Stakes Insect Farming: How to Breed a Better BugFaster-growing, fatter critters could provide the protein needed to raise more climate-friendly livestock and pets.Read the Article
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Could insect digestion solve the waste crisis? - ECOSCSIRO researchers are peering into the digestive processes of insects to see what happens when they are exposed to plastics.Read the Article
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Morrisons pioneers circular waste technology to produce UK’s first own-label carbon neutral eggMorrisons has become the first UK supermarket to launch its own line of carbon neutral eggs as part of its target to be directly supplied by ‘zero emission’ British farms by 2030.Read the Article
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Insect-based pet and people foods marketed togetherThe human and pet food worlds seem to be converging. The growing popularity of insect-based pet foods in Mexico exemplifies this.Read the Article
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Edible Insects: New Frontier For Western Cuisine Has Ancient RootsWith the green light for the production and introduction of the first edible insects into European markets, conflicting opinions were rife.Read the Article
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Why Morrisons’ insect-fed eggs could be just the beginningMorrisons, which has this week launched carbon neutral eggs from hens fed on insects, believes this type of environmentally friendly feed and production process could be a game changerRead the Article
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£1 million insect research lab opens in YorkAgri-food and environmental science company Fera Science Ltd has opened a specialist insect laboratory at its Bioscience Campus (YBC) location in York, UK. The £1 million expansion involved converting a former storage unit on site into a purpose-built insect research unit, increasing Fera’s presence…Read the Article
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CREEPY CRAWLY CRISIS: Insects are marching towards extinction — and why we should be mightily buggedA study by researchers from Australia, Vietnam and China shows that the rates of decline in insect populations may lead to a staggering 40% of the world’s insect species going extinct over the next few decades.Read the Article
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Are edible insects the solution to hunger?Biologists say edible insects can provide solutions to hunger across the world. Insects are going from pests to protein packed menu items.Read the Article
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Edible insect products are flying off the shelvesEnvironmentalists are saying edible bugs are flying off the shelves, which creates opportunities to curb deforestation, green house gas emission and resource consumption.Read the Article
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Could edible insects solve problems of hunger and climate change? :: WRAL.comDid you know eating insects as part of a balanced diet is a critical part of the culture in many countries around the world?Read the Article
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Lord of the flies: The promise of sustainable protein in fly larvae - Manitoba Co-operatorA mass of writhing maggots feasting on decomposing organic matter isn’t the most appetizing mental image. In fact, for most people, the role of the fly inRead the Article
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Rainforest Alliance introduces insect rearing project to Kenyan farmersAn international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Rainforest Alliance, has embarked on a programme of popularizing insect rearing as a new lifeline and source of income among youth and women in Embu and Kirinyaga Counties in Kenya.Read the Article