Category Archives: Food

Friday Cat-erpillar Blogging: Breakfast

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Malnutrition is a problem in some poor countries of the world. Infants, who get appropriate nutrition from breast feeding may become malnourished as they switch to solid foods. In some areas, the available foods provide sufficient starch for energy, but … Continue reading →

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Living With Kosher Insects

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Locusts swarms have been active this year in the Middle East. Swarms originating in the Sudan have spread into the Middle East including Israel. This has led to some conversation about the dietary laws concerning Locusts. Leviticus 11:22 states: These … Continue reading →

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Living With Added Chitin

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

The cuticle of insects and other arthropods contains chitin, the second most ubiquitous carbohydrate polymer on planet (#1 is cellulose found in plants). Chitin protects arthropods from microorganisms and has other preservative properties. These properties could be useful for the … Continue reading →

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More Efficient Honey Bees

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Almonds are pollinated by bees. Successful pollination requires a bee to move pollen from one tree to the flowers on neighboring trees. To maximize fruit set, honey bees are brought to the orchards from around the country. About 2.6 million … Continue reading →

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Living With Food Security

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

The increase in human population means a lot of hungry mouths to feed. Unfortunately, many people in the world starve, not because the world does not produce enough food, but because the distribution of food in space and time means … Continue reading →

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Living With Bug Zappers

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Most people are familiar with bug zappers, the electronic grids with glowing UV lights that attract and electrocute insects. Insects in contact with the grid make a distinctive buzz and sometimes a pop. The heat generated by the electrical current … Continue reading →

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Living With Termite Mushrooms

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

The most familiar termites in Indiana are the subterranean termites that feed on our wooden structures. These termites contain symbiotic microorganisms in their guts that produce nutrients for the termites and help digest wood. Indiana has limited species of termites … Continue reading →

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