Worms on the Menu? LOL It's Environmentally Friendly

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EU Approves Sale of Meal Worm for Human Consumption
May 4, 2021
Dried yellow Meal Worm gets EU food safety experts’ approval

Edible insect market set to reach $4.6 billion by 2027

Frog legs rolled in worm flour could be the next culinary delight for European haute cuisine after the European Union gave its blessing for the first time for an insect food.

EU officials suggest it could be used as a protein boost for cookies, pasta or baked goods, as they try to reassure fussy eaters that millions of people around the world already eat insects.

It’s also a more environmentally friendly alternative to rearing cattle and other larger sources of protein.

The market for edible insects is set to reach $4.6 billion by 2027, according to one report earlier this year.

Read More: Bugs Head for European Menus After Meal Worms Get Green Light

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