In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually permits a small number of insects in food products, because it would ...

Indeed, the call for using insects to improve human food security has gotten louder in recent years. Since about 2004, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has been interested in the use of ...

Pasta. Well, the next time you're eating plain spaghetti and someone is concerned that you're not getting any protein, let them know you're getting some from the on average 75 insect parts per 50 ...

Insect protein and other insect-based food products have long been popular in many areas of the world, but have not yet been adopted by most Americans. “This project shows the importance of cultural ...

These insects excel at consuming food waste, minimizing landfill contributions ... manufacturers to incorporate them into mainstream products on the way to normalizing the consumption of insects.

Last Monday, the European Commission approved the use of up to 4% UV-treated yellow mealworm in products such as bread, cheese and pasta. This is the fifth type of insect-based food Brussels has ...

A selection of insects - mealworms, grasshoppers, silkworms and giant ants - were each matched with a wine chosen by an expert to complement its taste. 'We wanted to use the event to draw attention to ...

As the co-founder and lead at the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture at Texas A&M Reza Ovissipour, explores how ...

The bugs are seasoned and fried in a wok until crispy, then served to passers-by at local food markets. Ant eggs, like the ones shown here, are also popular. Read More: Countries That Eat Bugs ...

An Oklahoma House bill prohibiting the marketing of manufactured protein food products as traditional meat can now be ...

The insect protein industry in the EU is coming under increasing pressure, with many role players calling for an overhaul of regulations.