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An emerging bug food industry
Did you know that, on average, you eat one pound of insects per year?
DON’T EAT MORE OF IT!
The consumption of insects by consumers is in constant growth, especially after the European Commission approved in 2023 the use of cricket flour in foods; the Tenebrio molitor dried larva; Tenebrio molitor larva frozen, dried or powdered; and frozen, dried or powdered migratory locust.
Most people in Western countries dislike bugs in food for several reasons, but despite this, we’ll be finding more easily insects or insects’ parts in bread, crackers, bakery mix, snacks, whey powder, beer, nuts mix, energy bars, meat substitute products, etc. all over Europe and in the rest of the world.
What is bugging you?
The health risks associated with using insects as food for humans and as animal feed depend on the insect species and their substrate.
Insects can carry biological and chemical contaminants that can be detrimental to the health of consumers.
There are no specific standards for edible insects in the USA, but the FDA's opinion is the legal basis for the market.
Products must be bred for human consumption and follow standards such as bacteriological tests and good manufacturing practices.
The ingredient label must include common and scientific names and potential allergy risks.
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