Eating Insects Could Save the WorldEating Insects Could Save the World. It appears that eating insects could apparently save the world, but would you be willing to not only try them, butRead the Article
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Cicada Stir-Fry: UT professors share recipes for cooking cicadasProfessors at the University of Tennessee used mushrooms, bamboos and snow peas to prepare a dish with cicadas as the main ingredient.Read the Article
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Wasps: why I love them, and why you should tooWe value bees for the jobs they do for the environment and us – why is the same not true of wasps?Read the Article
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Insect as Food: A Hardcore Way to Feed SustainablyInsects as food, also known as edible insects, are insect species that are consumed whole or as a component of prepared foods such as burger patties, noodles, or snacks.Read the Article
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New Research Center Aims To Put More Bugs In Our Food System — And Maybe On Our PlatesThirty years from now, the way we feed livestock, pets, and even ourselves might include a lot more bugs. With the help of a more than $2 million grantRead the Article
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Japanese firm installs vending machine selling nothing but munchable insects - The MainichiSASEBO, Nagasaki -- A vending machine offering insects (and only insects) for the public’s snacking convenience was recently installed in Nagasaki PreRead the Article
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[Explainer] Eating insects could be the future of foodEntomophagy or eating insects is gradually gaining traction as insects are a sustainable source of protein and micronutrients.Read the Article
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Bug boom? FAO backing for modernised insect protein production and processes could boost Asian sectorAsia’s insect food firms are hoping a new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Office confirming the viability of insect protein and calling for production to be modernised to ensure safety could be a major stepping stone on the sector’s [...]
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Japanese vending machine specializes in deep-fried insectsArt Studio Wao, an event management company in Sasebo, Japan, has installed a vending machine that sells deep fried insects, including grasshoppers, cicadas, diving beetles, silkworm chrysalises and crickets, at a roadside market in Hirado, according to a report in…Read the Article
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Wasps may be hated - but they’re actually one of our most valuable species, study findsThere are around 33,000 species of wasps and they play a huge role in pollination and help regulate populations of smaller insectsRead the Article
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Grasshoppers, and the elixir of the godsThey’re salty. They’re a botana, a snack! They go with your Modelo beer. Here, I’ll show you.”Read the Article
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Insects appeal: it’s time to stick a bug in your mugFancy a green tree ant gin?Read the Article
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4 reasons insects could be a dietary staple: Zesty tree ants to peanut-buttery mothsWith the global population predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, one of the biggest challenges in our lifetimes will be securing enough food for everyone.Read the Article
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Creature comfort: CSIRO’s edible insect roadmap - Food & Drink BusinessThe CSIRO has worked with government to launch Australia’s first roadmap for the edible insect industry. The report discusses Australia’s potential as a player in the global sector, expected to be wor...Read the Article
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VERIFY: Yes, you can eat cicadas, but not if you’re allergic to shellfishAccording to those who have tasted them, cicadas taste like shrimp. Experts say that could mean bad news for people with seafood allergies.Read the Article
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Yes, Mealworms Are Gross. Here’s Why They MatterThis is the web version of our weekly Spoon newsletter. Subscribe now to get the latest food tech news delivered direct to your inbox. Another step was made this week towards edible insec…Read the Article
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Cockroaches, Crickets and Worms: Buying Edible Bugs in SydneyInsect-protein pioneer Skye Blackburn explores the future of food, from algae to creepy crawlies. In partnership with City of Sydney, we talk to her about alternative food sources.Read the Article
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A neglected protein-rich ‘superfood’Insects are a nutrition-dense source of protein embraced by much of the world. Why are some of us so squeamish about eating them?Read the Article
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Did You Know People Eat Cicadas? Here are Some RecipesThese particular cicadas coming to visit us this year are edible and a great source of protein.Read the Article
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Midday’s new identity for Small Giants makes insect snacking more appealingLondon branding agency Midday is behind this bright and confident new identity for Small Giants, the insect snack brand formerly known as Crické founded by four friends with a passion for sustainabili...Read the Article
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Foraging for Ant Larvae, the Past and Future of Mexican GastronomyIn the highlands of Hidalgo, farmers forage and harvest ant larvae, known as escamoles, for some of the country’s most high-end gastronomic experiences.Read the Article
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The Billions Of 17-Year Cicadas Emerging This Spring Are EdibleStop with the face. The 17-year periodical cicadas about to emerge are considered a delicacy. You can have your cake and eat cicadas, too.Read the Article
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Meat The Future – scenarios for a lower meat future.Meat The Future – a joint exhibition from Oxford University’s Livestock Environment and People (LEAP) research programme and the University’s Museum of Natural History – is set to give visitors some serious food for thought about how the production and consumption of animal products affect people [...]
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Ghana: Revolutionising protein supply with edible insectsShobhita Soor, founder of Legendary Foods in Ghana, discusses her mission to make insect larvae the most affordable source of protein in West Africa.Read the Article
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Mars Petcare debuts insect-based cat food and packaging with less plasticMars Petcare has announced plans to launch what it claims is the UK’s first fully insect-based cat food, after releasing new packaging formats that contain less plastic.Read the Article
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How These Danish Bees Give Hope to RefugeesIn the face of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, an organization has worked to integrate new arrivals to Copenhagen by taking care of honeybees.Read the Article
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Cricket cakes and grasshopper delight: new African cookbooks showcase recipes with insectsTwo new cookbooks showcase ways to integrate traditional African culinary practices into contemporary recipes that feature insects.Read the Article
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Orissa High Court Dismisses Plea Proposing Red Ant Chutney As COVID-19 CureThe Orissa High Court on Friday (09th April) dismissed a plea which claimed that that ‘Kaai (Kukuti) Chutney (paste)’ which is prepared using red ants, can prevent infection through theRead the Article
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Cricket Protein Powder Packs Some Serious BenefitsWith more than twice the protein of beef, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.Read the Article
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How to eat cicadas: Just in time for the swarm, tips on cooking the bug-eyed bugsThey’re tastiest when they first emerge from underground. Before their shell hardens.Read the Article