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a taste of insects
  • Why should I eat insects?
    • Do they taste good?
    • Are they healthy?
    • Can they save the world?
    • Who eats insects?
  • How can I try insects?
    • Know your bugs
    • Prepare and cook them
    • Find them where you are
    • Stores & Restaurants
    • Tastings & Events
  • What's stopping me?
    • Is it disgusting?
    • Are they dangerous?
    • Could it be illegal?
    • Can it go wrong?

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Insect City Utopia: Inside the 'Cricket Reactor'

Posted by Jen Stout · October 23, 2016 9:54 AM · 1 reaction
Jakub Dzamba did not stop at a consumer-friendly countertop farm, but has imagined whole urban landscapes that have the mass production of edible insects built in to their fabric, with heat, warmth, waste and sustainability all addressed. As is often the case with new design and architecture, it's feels simultaneously like far-fetched science fiction, and something that's just around the corner.  Dig deeper →

Er det ulovligt at spise insekter?

Der er mange love og regler, der styrer hvad man må sælge som madvarer. Og når det kommer til at insekter, så er disse love slet ikke up-to-date, så der er en del gråzoner. See all posts →

North America's entomophagists are teaming up

Posted by Jen Stout · July 11, 2016 11:10 PM · 1 reaction
For the North American Edible Insects Coalition (NAEIC), the tide is turning: The era of ‘Gross, bugs!’ is giving way to curiosity and enthusiasm. It’s a critical time in this fast-growing industry.  Dig deeper →

Stores & Restaurants in Canada

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"In supermarkets by the end of the year" – a chat with Crobar

Posted by Jen Stout · February 21, 2016 8:08 PM · 2 reactions
In a market full of energy bars, one stands out from the crowd: it's got a very special ingredient. Speaking to BUGSfeed, Crobar's founder Christine Spliid tells of the gamble involved in launching a cricket-based snack.  Dig deeper →

From shrub to tub: can palm-dwelling weevils help tackle hunger?

Posted by Jen Stout · February 18, 2016 10:36 PM
It could be the food of the future – with no fans at the French Riviera. Can the mass production of palm weevil larvae solve hunger and malnutrition in Ghana?  Dig deeper →

Could eating insects be illegal?

There are lots of laws and regulations governing what can be sold as food. Laws around insects haven't caught up yet, so sometimes it's a grey area. See all posts →
Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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  • Earthworm
  • Black Soldier Fly
  • June Beetle
  • Silkworm
  • Mopane Caterpillar
  • Escamol (Ant Larva)
  • Cheese Fly Larva
  • Waxworm
  • Cockroach
  • Locust
  • Wasp
  • Termite
  • Cricket
  • Cockchafer
  • Grasshopper
  • Asian Giant Hornet
  • Palm Weevil
  • Mealworm
  • Giant Water Bug
  • Western Honeybee
  • Red Wood Ant

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Why should I eat insects?
  • Do they taste good?
  • Are they healthy?
  • Can they save the world?
  • Who eats insects?
How can I try insects?
  • Know your bugs
  • Prepare and cook them
  • Find them where you are
  • Tastings & Events
What's stopping me?
  • Is it disgusting?
  • Are they dangerous?
  • Could it be illegal?
  • Can it go wrong?
Who's bugging me?
  • BUGSfeed team
  • BUGS film team
  • Nordic Food Lab team

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