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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 →
Find insekter nær dig
Vil du samle? Gå på restaurant? Købe engros? Alle vores bedste tips til at finde insekter findes lige her! See all posts →
Smager insekter godt?
Det lader til at der er en fantastisk række af ekstraordinære smagsnuancer som folk i den vestlige verden for det meste går glip af - bare fordi vi ikke gider spise insekter! See all posts →
North America's entomophagists are teaming up
Posted by Jen Stout · July 11, 2016 10:10 PM
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.
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Mexican 'caviar': Escamoles (Ant Larvae)
Posted by Jen Stout · April 25, 2016 4:34 PM
Escamoles: the caviar of the Mexican desert. Nestled beneath the cacti, vast ant colonies are the source of this prized food – the larvae of the black ant.
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Why waxworms make sweet treats
Posted by Jen Stout · April 02, 2016 9:57 PM
Wax moth larvae can rip through a beehive like nothing on earth, causing utter havoc. But some beekeepers have adapted, realising that a waxworm infestation can have unexpected benefits. Taking the larvae to breed yourself means you have an endless supply of food.
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There's money to be made with edible insects
Posted by Jonas Bruun · March 11, 2016 8:50 PM
This week has been a big one for the edible-insect world, as insect protein company Exo managed to secure $4 million in financing from venture capitalists – a first in this young industry.
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From shrub to tub: can palm-dwelling weevils help tackle hunger?
Posted by Jen Stout · February 18, 2016 9:36 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?
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Herding grasshoppers
Posted by Jen Stout · February 05, 2016 5:43 PM
‘As difficult as herding cats’, the saying goes – well, try herding grasshoppers. Not only can these guys jump the bug-equivalent of several football fields, but they can actually fly too. Nevertheless, the idea of farming them like a domesticated food source is actually taking off.
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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!
Bug of the Week (22)
Stingless Bee
Delicious honey with no sting: the perfect bee? Meet our BUG OF THE WEEK. Read →
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Brug BUGS i under-visningen
"Fascinerende, underholdende, lærerig. Genial for større børn." Sådan skriver Filmmagasinet EKKO i deres anmeldelse af dokumentarfilmen BUGS. Ekstra Bladet supplerer: “Oplagt som pensum i folkeskolens ældre klasser.” Læs →
BUGS er jo en dansk film, derfor har vi her på BUGSfeed lavet en masse aritkler på dansk — og om Danmark.
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