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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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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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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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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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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Waiter, there’re 100 crickets in my soup! We try make-it-yourself Cricket Ramen【Taste Test】Why settle for just one cricket when you can eat one hundred?Read the Article
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Zipair becomes first Japanese air carrier to offer crickets on menu - EconoTimesZipair Tokyo Inc. became the first in Japan to feature cricket-based meals for its new onboard specialties in the name of sustainability. Cricket is a rich source of protein and other nutrients. Pasta Pescatore and a...Read the Article
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Quebec City professor wants edible insects to be consumed and produced more - My DrollA Laval University professor is working to position edible insect farming as a full-fledged animal production that can even help manage organic waste, rather than seeing bugs as enemies of the agri-food system. This week, the university announced the launch of [...]
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WION Fineprint: Black Panther actress tries eating antsFrom spiders to cockroaches, we’ve been programmed to fear insects. But did you know that edible insects have the potential to become a major global future f...Read the Article
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The future of edible insects in the UK - Poultry WorldEdible insects will be permitted to be sold on the market while they go through the UK’s Novel Foods authorisation process to assess their safety. TheRead the Article
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Let them eat bugs - The Conservative WomanLet them eat bugsRead the Article
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‘Elites’ on the Common Peoples’ Food Woes: Let Them Eat Bugs - The New AmericanIt’s a myth that Marie Antoinette, responding to the plight of hungry Frenchmen who had no bread, said “Let them eat cake.” What’s not a mere product of imagination, however, is that many of today’s pseudo-elites have adopted the attitude “Let [...]
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Could grasshoppers really replace beef?Crickets and grasshoppers are not only packed with nutrients but are less harmful to the climate too.Read the Article
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Why is it better to eat locusts than beef?For example, per kilogram of high-quality animal protein produced, Cattle are fed about 6 kg of vegetable protein. It is estimated that Increase inRead the Article
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FSA to launch edible insect consultationThe FSA’s insect protein consultation will require brands to submit novel food applications by the end of 2023 to operate in the UK.Read the Article
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Ruud Kleinpaste: What if we ate bugs?What do you reckon…Entomophagy?? When I was born, there were 2.5 billion people on the planet and now we’re pushing eight billion. (No wonder it’s gettingRead the Article
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Wisconsin State Fair’s new foods include gummy bear brat, edible bugs - Bring Me The NewsThat’s interesting...Read the Article
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Chapulines: Is the Grasshopper Protein of Oaxaca the Future for the Rest of Us?You might want to start getting your head around the idea of eating insects as a source of protein. If one were to earnestly break down the differences between eating, say, beef from a cow raised at a giant feedlot and a [...]
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Canadian government invests $8.5 million in insect productionAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada will help support the construction of Aspire’s insect production facility to spur the development of sustainable human and pet foods.Read the Article
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Stinging Sensation: Why a GI tag for the red weaver ant chutney from Mayurbhanj, Odisha, could be an answer to food securityKai chutney is celebrated among tribal communities not just for its fiery taste but also for its medicinal properties.Read the Article
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Demand for insect protein could hit 500,000 tons by 2030The demand for insect protein, mainly as an ingredient in feed and pet food, could reach half a million metric tons by 2030, up from today’s market of around 10,000 metric tons, predict the authors of a new RaboResearch report.Read the Article
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Canadian Plant Will Produce Nearly 10 Tons Of Crickets — For Human And Pet Consumption | The Daily WireAmericans and Canadians may see about two billion crickets swarming local grocery store shelves for self and pet consumption thanks to a Canadian food group that recently completed the world’s largest “alternative protein” manufacturing facility. Based in [...]
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Insect Engineers opening its Insect School - Feed & Additive MagazineNetherlands-based Insect Engineers is set to officially open its Insect School at the end of June. The new school aims to spark innovation in insect protein sector through knowledge sharing and collaboration.Read the Article
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From Pests to Protein | CALS Magazine, spring 2022 | Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life SciencesEdible insects emerge as a sustainable food sourceRead the Article
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Quebec City professor hopes to promote edible insect farmingA Laval University professor is working to position edible insect farming as a full-fledged animal production that can even help manage organic waste, rather than seeing bugs as enemies of the agri-food system.Read the Article
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Weekend podcast: Insects key to reducing food wasteFARMER’S INSIDE TRACK: An expert reckons that insects might free up an additional 325 tonnes of wasted food. This is pretty impressive given that almost a million tonnes of food are wasted ar…Read the Article