Entomophagy has long been recognised as an underutilised strategy to address food security issues. Eating insects is one part ...

While the idea of eating worms and insects may make you feel uneasy, research shows a vast array of benefits when integrating these critters into your meals and snacks. In 2013, the United Nations ...

Explore the cultural disconnect around edible insects in India and their potential as sustainable food sources at a Bengaluru ...

Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a paper co-authored by a Colorado State ...

There are over 2,000 different types of edible insects, and each one has a different flavor profile. There can be subtleties too, such as, if you feed them mint, they’ll take on a minty flavor, or ...

In September 2016, the U.S. government began soliciting proposals from private companies interested in genetically modifying insects for human consumption. The solicitation, issued through the Defense ...

Experts say that if people in the United States and Europe can get over the "ick", edible insects could revolutionise food ...

Edible insects have many benefits. They are a good source of alternative protein, a rival to plant-based meat; they are often considered more sustainable than conventional meat; some insects are even ...

A regulatory deadlock exists between the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the country’s edible insects industry, deterring growth while putting established and fledgling businesses at risk. That’s ...

There are over 2,000 different types of edible insects, and each one has a different flavor profile. There can be subtleties too, such as, if you feed them mint, they’ll take on a minty flavor, or ...