When it comes to the crunch, we need to eat more insectsIf you can suppress the ‘yuck’ reflex, insects have a smaller carbon footprint are a good source of protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Growing awareness of the environmental harm of the global meat industry and rising food prices mean diet preferences will change.Read [...]
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Creepy-crawlies taste of futureSlimy, crunchy and revolting were just some of the words used to describe the edible insects shared with Dunedin high school pupils at a seminar...Read the Article
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A Belgian Waffle but with a crunchy twist - it’s made from insectsScientists at Ghent University are experimenting with insect-based fat as a sustainable alternative.Read the Article
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Local chef offering cicada-based meals that revitalizes her grandmother’s recipesA local chef has created an entire menu of items using cicadas, revitalizing her grandmother’s recipes that were an integral part of the culture she grew up in.Read the Article
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Getting High on Cicadas and Eating Other InsectsAccording to Dr. David Shetler, to feel any effect from the amphetamine chemical produced by the fungi in cicadas, you’d have to eat 100 of them.Read the Article
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Eating Cicadas? Brood X Emergence Inspires NJ Students to Take a BiteFor those wondering why eat cicadas, or any bugs at all, one group of students is hoping to change mindsets on how Americans see cuisine — as entomologists often call cicadas the ’”Shrimp of the Land” or “Tree Shrimp”Read the Article
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The Runner | Bugs on the BBQThe Victoria Bug Zoo is one of the few places in the country that folks...Read the Article
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When Bob Dylan Heard the CicadasThe seventeen-year cycle of an insect intersects with history.Read the Article
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FDA: Don’t Eat Cicadas if Allergic to ShellfishAs Brood X cicadas pop up across the eastern U.S. this summer, and as recipes like spicy popcorn cicadas and chocolate-covered ones emerge, the FDA says you shouldn’t eat them if you’re allergic to shellfish.Read the Article
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Some Food Regulators Fret Needlessly Over Eating BugsCicada season reminds us that insects are a great food source for humans.Read the Article
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I ate cicada tacos. Here’s why the edible bugs aren’t that different from shrimpThe practice of eating insects goes back to the days of the earliest humans. With Brood X cicadas here, it was time for a taste test.Read the Article
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The Green Argument For Eating Cicadas (Plus A Few Recipes) | DCistCicadas: They’re what’s for dinner.Read the Article
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Africa Day - Continent Must Grow What It EatsAgric, Environment & Innovations EditorRead the Article
The CSIRO wants us to start eating more bugs. But they’re not going to replace snagsWith the edible insect industry set to boom, researchers want more Australians to consider enriching our diets with cricket powder and witchetty grubs.Read the Article
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Millions of Cicadas Are on Their Way. Grab a ForkCicadas are a low-fat, protein-rich sustainable food source, advocates sayRead the Article
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African countries must embrace the concept of good food as good medicineWhat’s needed is a prioritisation of the health and medicinal values of the food that’s consumed in African countries.Read the Article
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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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