Many people love eating sushi, but would you eat bug sushi? You’ve got to admit that these look quite “artistic,” so long as they remain on the plate!
These delicacies have been a high protein food source for the Japanese for centuries. Many Japanese restaurants offer a variety of edible bugs, usually caught wild.
Scientists are trying to promote insects as an inexpensive source of protein especially with the spiraling costs of feed needed to farm cattle and other livestock.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Edible Insects
- By promoting insects as a source of protein, there is an opportunity for innovative food products and sustainable farming practices.
- Alternative Protein Sources
- The rising costs of traditional livestock feed create an opportunity for developing and marketing alternative protein sources such as edible insects.
- Cultivating Wild Food
- Exploring the cultivation of wild edible insects can lead to new farming and harvesting techniques.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can explore the incorporation of edible insects into their product offerings.
- Agriculture
- The agriculture sector can tap into the potential of insect farming as an alternative protein source.
- Sustainability
- The sustainability industry can promote the use of edible insects as a more environmentally friendly protein option.
