Paul Vantomme speaks about edible insects
Paul Vantomme, FAO Edible Insects Project coordinator, talks about the history and the future of entomophagy as alternative source of proteins. Interview by Daniel Ambuhl – Skyfood.
Regolation (EC) n. 258/97 on Novel Food
Regolation EC n° 258/97 on Novel Foods is a very useful document for those interested in entomophaghy. Downolad Regluation EC No258:97 in pdf format (full text in English).
Most commonly consumed insects around the world
The Wageningen University has produced a List of world’s edible insects species.
EntoBento: dog treats with cricket flour
Got a dog? EntoBento is raising founds to start the production of dog treats with cricket flour.
PROteINSECT Project: insects as sustainable sources of protein
Currently more than 80% of the protein requirements for livestock rearing in the European Union is imported from non-EU countries. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution to address the EU’s protein deficit, stating that urgent action is needed to replace imported protein crops with alternative European sources. One potential source to alleviate this current […]
30 days of bugs
An experiment. A student. 30 consecutive days of eating bugs. A blog. 30daysofbugs
Report FAO: Edible insects. Future prospects for food and feed safety
The theme of entomophagy and insects as a resource for animal feed production is relatively recent. The events organized as part of Expo have allowed a global resonance of the argument, with a lot of interest and curiosity by the public, especially in Europe. Many people were not aware of the issue before, or at […]
