Researchers have examined the potential for black soldier fly larvae fat to partially substitute butter in cakes, cookies and waffles. Insects are touted for their nutritional benefits and low environmental footprint. Selected varieties, such as crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms, are high in protein, fat and fibre, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, and […]
People who frequently consume sushi are more open to the idea of adding insects to their diets, according to a new study from La Trobe University and the University of Pennsylvania, US. The study followed 476 participants, 275 from the US and 201 from India. Notably, the US sample was most inclined to consume insects, […]
As Switzerland prepares to legalise three insect species for food, we talk to one Finnish researcher on the best ways to process mealworms and crickets to get the optimal flavour and texture profile. Insects are still awaiting novel food authorisation in the EU although this has not hampered innovation with a number of European companies […]
