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ALL EDIBLE INSECT NEWS ARTICLE PREVIEWS
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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
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“A story of generational and cultural differences between mother/daughter”Endearing illustrations show Mahlee learning how differently Mommy did things as a child in Laos than she does in America.Read the Article
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Chapulines, escamoles, huitlacoche, and other pre-Hispanic foods that trend today in Mexican cuisineMéxico City, (March 12, 2021).-A great way to reconnect with our roots is through food since food is a representation and a link with the cultures that made Mexico what it is today. For this reason…Read the Article
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Most Popular Insect Dishes in The WorldList includes: Beondegi , Escamoles, Chinicuiles, Nsenene, Jumiles.Read the Article
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Chefs! Add This Ancient Food to the Menu & Positively Affect Food Security Issues Worldwide.I’m claiming that adding one type of food to your menu will make the world a better place.Read the Article
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Vietnam granted permission to export edible insects to EUInsects predicted to grow in popularity as food in Western world due to low environmental impactRead the Article
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Entomophagy EducationArticles About Edible Insects Educational Information on Insects as Food & Feed Why Eat Bugs? READ MORE Entomphagy. READ MORE Insect Nutrition Info. READ MORE Cricket Flour. READ MORE What is Chitin. READ MORE What are Prebiotics? READ MORE Is Cricket Protein Healthy? READ MORE Are People...Read the Article
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Would you eat a cricket cookie? How about mealworm fried rice? | Post BulletinInsects are crawling their way into Minnesota’s sustainable food scene as an inexpensive source of protein.Read the Article
Insect protein as animal feed creating global buzzInsect protein is creating a global buzz, with demand for the fast-emerging ingredient in the animal feed and pet food sectors expected to reach half a...Read the Article
Insect Protein Demand GrowingThere are two faces to the business of insect protein, one focused on using it as a source of protein in animal feeds and one focused on human consumption of edibles. The growth area, for now, is primarily around animal feed.Read the Article
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The marginal solution for alternative proteins: INSECTS | Feed & Additive Magazine“As the Danish great physicist Niels Bohr said: “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” But I have no doubt the insect sector has a key role to play in the future to provide sustainable and alternative protein on the food [...]
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They’re Healthy. They’re Sustainable. So Why Don’t Humans Eat More Bugs?If human beings could learn to add insects to their dinner plate, it would help save the planetRead the Article
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Building Blocks: Chapulines, a Bug’s Culinary Life in OaxacaChapulines, little grasshoppers with a tangy flavor, are endemic to Oaxaca, where they are served as snacks or as toppings for various dishes.Read the Article
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Down to Earth - Edible insects: Mealworms on the menuInsects have long been touted as a solution to cut the environmental impact of food production. But today they are closer than ever to flooding our supermarket shelves. Europe’s food safety authority…Read the Article
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Anyone for cricket? Meet the Joburg bug lady who’s putting insects on the menu | YouFrom marinated cricket kebabs to mealworm flapjacks, Joanne Chechow creates it allRead the Article
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Making a case for the protein ‘halo effect’ of cricket powder in cereal-based productsToday’s consumer is more receptive to products fortified with novel ingredients, especially if they add a functional benefit like high proteins and fibres, but lower carbs. This article examines research being carried out by Devon Petrie, a lecturer within the National Bakery [...]