Research shows dragonflies have long been eaten in northeast Japan - The MainichiMORIOKA (Kyodo) -- Research has shed light on a previously little-known insect-eating tradition in parts of the Tohoku region in Japan’s northeast, whRead the Article
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Jan
Everything You Need To Know About Odisha’s Red Ant Chutney & Other Insects That Are Widely Consumed In India - Elle IndiaSome may squirm at the idea of it but entomophagy, which is the practice of eating insects, is quite common in many traditional communities of India and notRead the Article
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Edible InsectsGrowing up in Samoya Village of Bungoma County in the Western part of Kenya, Elvis Wanjala has fond childhood memories of the rainy season, chasing and catching black-bellied winged termites in the rain.Read the Article
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May
May
Big Bucks For Big Bugs: The Hot New Items On The Menu In AfricaFarming flies and cockroaches to ensure food security? Read on for some of the most fascinating insights on alternative agriculture in Africa. BY PAULA SLIER AND SASHA STAR ANY CHILD GROWING UP IN THE 90S — OR their parents, for that matter [...]
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Feb
Feb
Cockroach farming: Africa’s “new oil” to look out for | AfricanewsThey may come across as dirty, ugly and nasty creatures that transfer germs from one source to another, but they are worth more than that. According to the World Bank, insect farming could be the answer to the continent’s hunger, poverty, and ecological crisis.Read the [...]
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Feb
Feb
Inside the booming business of cricket catchingTrappers of the hopping insects bring a key source of protein to Ugandan markets. But overharvesting and climate change could threaten this food of the future.Read the Article
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Feb
Feb
Wasp larvae bento: a traditional delicacy in the Japanese mountainsA local specialty best eaten with a side of courage.Read the Article
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Feb
Cricket cakes and grasshopper delight: new African cookbooks showcase recipes with insects - SIANITwo new cookbooks integrate traditional African culinary knowledge of cooking with insects into contemporary recipes.Read the Article
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Locust outbreaks: Could farmers turn pests to profit?While many farmers in the Northern and Eastern Cape feel helpless in the face of locust outbreaks, other farmers and scientistsRead the Article
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Nov
We’re considering adding Nsenene to our menu, says Uganda AirlinesUganda Airlines Saturday said they are planning to add a Ugandan delicacy, Nsenene (grasshoppers), to their menu for regional and international flights on request. “This addition of Nsenene on...Read the Article
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Nov
Nov
Bugs for breakfast? Insects could be key for the future of food‘I think everybody realises we need to change our diets,’ says expert on edible insects, as global population soars.Read the Article
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Oct
Oct
The Entrepreneurs Betting on MaggotsMeet the Zimbabweans who think the future of farming lies in flies and trash. Part 1 of 2: Lessons From Insects. Click here to read Part 2.Read the Article
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Sep
Sep
Decoding insect recipes from across the country - The Shillong TimesBy Sukant Deepak In 2018, while working at Rosie and Peter’s Food Forest in Goa, learning how to grow food using regenerative and resilient systems, she was walking around in the garden one day when she noticed that the cacao fruit was being taken over [...]
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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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Aug
Promoting Insect Farming for Household Consumption through Agricultural Training and Nutrition Education in Africa: Study Protocol for Cluster Randomized InterventionsOpen Webinar with Mohammed Hussen Alemu, Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
Eating insects in Mexico- Should I try them?Maybe you have heard of the edible insects we consume in Mexico. If you are brave enough to try these delicious traditional saucers, here it is some information that may help you.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
‘Big lumps of protein’: Zimbabwe’s edible-insect farmerNutritious, packed with protein and easy to grow, one insect farmer is promoting crickets as a sustainable food source.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
Yummy photo of edible insect elicits nostalgia among NigeriansThere are more than 1,900 edible insect species, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
Want to Try Mexico’s Protein-Rich Edible Insects?Bugs have been a traditional food in Mexico. See some of the most well-known edible insects: chapulines, escamoles, jumiles, chicatanas, and more.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
Insects – Myanmar’s miracle food?Every day on Kyarkwet Thit Road in Tamwe, Ko Nyan Lin fries-up a fragrant mix of garlic, ginger and whole chilies. The frizzled concoction is tossed-into Styrofoam containers along with the main ingredient, which is one of the most popular takeaways at the night markets.Read the Article
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Aug
Aug
Indigenous Knowledge about Consumption of Edible Insects in South AfricaConsumption of edible insects is an indigenous practice that has played an essential role in human nutrition across Africa. The traditional use of insects forms an important part of food culture in Africa, and insects are consumed either as a delicacy, emergency, or staple source of [...]