Insect fat the new butter replacement? Researchers see potential in bakery products
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Insect Fat The New Butter Replacement? Researchers See Potential In Bakery Products

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 […]

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From bugs to drugs: food industry’s regulatory future on new ingredients

Lawyers and former regulators spoke on a panel at the Prime Label Consultants’ Food Label Conference about the growth of the latest innovations in food ingredients and technology, including edible insects, CBD and cell-cultured meat. The experts discussed the factors igniting these trends, current regulatory gray areas and how government agencies could reform these areas […]