Cricket Flour - 2 x 50g

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Shifting from meat to eco-friendly and green alternative proteins, such as insects (but also plant-based and cultured meat) “is a possible change in our daily lives to help meet the growing global demand for proteins in a sustainable, ethical and healthy way”, a study by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says. Eating behaviour is shaped largely during early childhood and, for us, eating insects is something seen mostly on TV shows such as I’m a Celebrity,” says Ordonez. a b van Huis, Arnold (2017-09-15). Insects As Food and Feed: From Production to Consumption. Wageningen Academic Publishers. ISBN 9789086862962. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/10/eating-bugs-food_n_4726371.html?slideshow=true Here's Why You Should Start Eating (More) Bugs

Kulma, Martin; Kouřimská, Lenka; Homolková, Dana; Božik, Matěj; Plachý, Vladimír; Vrabec, Vladimír (2020-09-01). "Effect of developmental stage on the nutritional value of edible insects. A case study with Blaberus craniifer and Zophobas morio". Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 92: 103570. doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2020.103570. ISSN 0889-1575. S2CID 225277178. Hong, J.; Han, T.; Kim, Y.Y. Mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor Larvae) as an Alternative Protein Source for Monogastric Animal: A Review. Animals 2020, 10, 2068. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] As with the consumption of pork, eating bugs in any form is prohibited by tenets of Islam and Judaism. Customers who eat or shop in establishments that aren’t Halal or Kosher might still assume that all the ingredients a b c d Perez-Santaescolastica, Cristina; De Winne, Ann; Devaere, Jolien; Fraeye, Ilse (2022). "The flavour of edible insects: A comprehensive review on volatile compounds and their analytical assessment". Trends in Food Science & Technology. 127: 352–367. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.07.011. S2CID 250938321.

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Zamudio-Flores, P.B.; Hernández-Gonzaléz, M.; García-Cano, V.G. Food supplements from a Grasshopper: A developmental stage-wise evaluation of amino acid profile, protein and vitamins in Brachystola magna (Girard). Emir. J. Food Agric. 2019, 31, 561–568. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Nuijten agrees: “Sometimes pushing too hard can generate additional resistance. It is important to inform consumers and propose new options, [and] to move at the right pace and understand how food producers can build a sufficient level of trust. Other key factors are convenience and price.” Food Current Good Manufacturing Practice Modernization Report (2005)". Food and Drug Administration. 30 January 2020 . Retrieved 2020-04-13.

A consumer evaluation showed that the use of the CP additive was well received. The color of the pasta sample with 5% CP was described by consumers as resembling wholemeal pasta. Yet, there are many compelling health and sustainability reasons for adding insects to a diet – and adding them to baked goods. But they’re insects. With legs and wings and squishy bits. There are a few things you can do to prevent bugs in flour. Store flour in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. If you live in a warm climate, you may want to keep flour in the refrigerator. Inspect flour before using it, and discard any that is infested with bugs. When baking, be sure to use freshly milled flour for best results. Bugs In Flour Safe To EatPoma, G.; Cuykx, M.; Amato, E.; Calaprice, C.; Focant, J.F.; Covaci, A. Evaluation of hazardous chemicals in edible insects and insect-based food intended for human consumption. Food Chem. Toxicol. 2017, 100, 70–79. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Kouřimská, L.; Adámková, A. Nutritional and sensory quality of edible insects. NFS J. 2016, 4, 22–26. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef][ Green Version]

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