Australian Researchers Look For Way To Make Edible Insects Marketable

Australian Researchers Look For Way To Make Edible Insects Marketable
A young woman prepares maguey worms at a store of the San Juan market at the historic centre in Mexico City on August 3, 2021. Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images
Steve Milne
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The University of Adelaide is set to undertake a new study to develop accurate and consumer-friendly descriptions for edible insects, one of the most sustainable and protein-rich food sources known.

According to a media release on Tuesday, despite the excellent nutrient profile and known sustainability of edible insects, a lot of work still needs to be done before consumers will consider including bugs like mealworms, crickets, grasshoppers, and native ants in their diets.
Steve Milne
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Steve is an Australian reporter based in Sydney covering sport, the arts, and politics. He is an experienced English teacher, qualified nutritionist, sports enthusiast, and amateur musician. Contact him at [email protected].
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