People around the world have been eating bugs for thousands of years. The critters are an excellent source of protein, they’re low fat, they’re plentiful, and they don’t require a lot of resources to raise (oh hello there, California drought of 2015). “I compare insects today to lobsters and sushi in our culinary history,” says Addison Lilholt, author of Entomological Gastronomy. “Lobsters were served to prisoners and not looked at as a white-tablecloth dining experience at all. Nor was sushi accepted in the US until mainstream culture adopted it.” Still not convinced? Here’s a few edible insect foods that might surprise you. Have you ever eaten insects — intentionally? Do you think you’d try any of these foods? Image via Don Bugito/Etsy But I beg to differ. I think it’s going to take some creativity — companies will have to produce foods that actually taste good, but in a very familiar way. Here’s some examples that sound promising. “Our goal is to make the foods we consume already healthier, and begin to offset some of the less sustainable meat consumption,” Bitty co-founder Leslie Ziegler told The Stir. “Cricket flour is good for your body, as a rich source of protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as the planet. Snack foods like cookies that utilize this supercharged ingredient are a simple and delicious way to seamlessly incorporate edible insects into the mainstream diet.” More from The Stir: No More Bugs in Your Starbucks
title: “6 Snacks Made From Bugs You Ll Be Eating Soon Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Sherry Ross”
People around the world have been eating bugs for thousands of years. The critters are an excellent source of protein, they’re low fat, they’re plentiful, and they don’t require a lot of resources to raise (oh hello there, California drought of 2015). “I compare insects today to lobsters and sushi in our culinary history,” says Addison Lilholt, author of Entomological Gastronomy. “Lobsters were served to prisoners and not looked at as a white-tablecloth dining experience at all. Nor was sushi accepted in the US until mainstream culture adopted it.” Still not convinced? Here’s a few edible insect foods that might surprise you. Have you ever eaten insects — intentionally? Do you think you’d try any of these foods? Image via Don Bugito/Etsy But I beg to differ. I think it’s going to take some creativity — companies will have to produce foods that actually taste good, but in a very familiar way. Here’s some examples that sound promising. “Our goal is to make the foods we consume already healthier, and begin to offset some of the less sustainable meat consumption,” Bitty co-founder Leslie Ziegler told The Stir. “Cricket flour is good for your body, as a rich source of protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as the planet. Snack foods like cookies that utilize this supercharged ingredient are a simple and delicious way to seamlessly incorporate edible insects into the mainstream diet.” More from The Stir: No More Bugs in Your Starbucks
title: “6 Snacks Made From Bugs You Ll Be Eating Soon Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Frank Dugar”
People around the world have been eating bugs for thousands of years. The critters are an excellent source of protein, they’re low fat, they’re plentiful, and they don’t require a lot of resources to raise (oh hello there, California drought of 2015). “I compare insects today to lobsters and sushi in our culinary history,” says Addison Lilholt, author of Entomological Gastronomy. “Lobsters were served to prisoners and not looked at as a white-tablecloth dining experience at all. Nor was sushi accepted in the US until mainstream culture adopted it.” Still not convinced? Here’s a few edible insect foods that might surprise you. Have you ever eaten insects — intentionally? Do you think you’d try any of these foods? Image via Don Bugito/Etsy But I beg to differ. I think it’s going to take some creativity — companies will have to produce foods that actually taste good, but in a very familiar way. Here’s some examples that sound promising. “Our goal is to make the foods we consume already healthier, and begin to offset some of the less sustainable meat consumption,” Bitty co-founder Leslie Ziegler told The Stir. “Cricket flour is good for your body, as a rich source of protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as the planet. Snack foods like cookies that utilize this supercharged ingredient are a simple and delicious way to seamlessly incorporate edible insects into the mainstream diet.” More from The Stir: No More Bugs in Your Starbucks
title: “6 Snacks Made From Bugs You Ll Be Eating Soon Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-07” author: “James Jackson”
People around the world have been eating bugs for thousands of years. The critters are an excellent source of protein, they’re low fat, they’re plentiful, and they don’t require a lot of resources to raise (oh hello there, California drought of 2015). “I compare insects today to lobsters and sushi in our culinary history,” says Addison Lilholt, author of Entomological Gastronomy. “Lobsters were served to prisoners and not looked at as a white-tablecloth dining experience at all. Nor was sushi accepted in the US until mainstream culture adopted it.” Still not convinced? Here’s a few edible insect foods that might surprise you. Have you ever eaten insects — intentionally? Do you think you’d try any of these foods? Image via Don Bugito/Etsy But I beg to differ. I think it’s going to take some creativity — companies will have to produce foods that actually taste good, but in a very familiar way. Here’s some examples that sound promising. “Our goal is to make the foods we consume already healthier, and begin to offset some of the less sustainable meat consumption,” Bitty co-founder Leslie Ziegler told The Stir. “Cricket flour is good for your body, as a rich source of protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as the planet. Snack foods like cookies that utilize this supercharged ingredient are a simple and delicious way to seamlessly incorporate edible insects into the mainstream diet.” More from The Stir: No More Bugs in Your Starbucks
