Mealworm Stir-fry
Interest in insects as food is driven in part by projections of future protein shortages by mid century due to continued world population growth. Protein from some insects can be produced on one quarter of the amount of feed required by more traditional livestock. Barriers still exist to insects as food on a larger scale. The use of insects to replace substantial amounts of protein in the human diet would require insect rearing on a much larger scale than has currently been tried. In Europe, new foods must be approved by the EU Food Safety Authority, but insects are not yet approved. The money quote:
“Commercialising insects for human consumption is not authorised but tolerated,” said an official at the French agriculture ministry.
Many cultures are resistant to eating insects. Individuals who are not accustomed to eating insects may have difficulty accepting them as legitimate food. One way to improve acceptance is to hide the insects. Insects such as mealworms can be made into a flour and incorporated into any food recipe as a flour replacement. Some sociologists worry that promoting insects as food to help feed the poor of the world will reduce acceptance. Insect cuisine for the wealthy is one way to improve acceptance of insects as food.
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Reblogged this on Science on the Land and commented:
argylesock says… This BBC article is worth more than a nibble. ‘If you prepare them properly, insects are excellent food.’