Affordable Japanese airline Zipair is introducing inflight meals that are rich in protein and useful for reducing waste and this is possible since they are made with edible insects. These new inflight meals are being introduced in partnership with Gryllus and there are burgers and pasta meals that are made with Gryllus Powder.
While the Chili Burger Topped with Tomato includes Gryllus Powder in the buns, patty, and the spicy flavored tomato sauce, the Pasta Pescatore serves soft-shell shrimp and other seafood with a tomato-based sauce with gryllus powder.
Gryllus bimaculatus is a species of cricket and when it is powdered and cooked into food, it is said to provide umami flavor and what inflight catering chef Keita Masuda describes as "a shrimpy taste and nutty aroma."
Insect-Based Inflight Meals
Zipair's Inflight Meals Made with Cricket Powder are Protein-Rich
Trend Themes
1. Insect-based Meals - New inflight meals made with edible insects by Zipair and Gryllus present opportunities in creating protein-rich and eco-friendly meals.
2. Alternative Protein Sources - The use of Gryllus Powder presents an opportunity in alternative protein sources as demand for sustainable and healthy food options rise.
3. Innovation in Inflight Catering - The introduction of Gryllus Powder in inflight meals presents disruptive opportunities in redefining the future of inflight catering.
Industry Implications
1. Airlines - Zipair introduces insect-based inflight meals that can lead to sustainable and eco-friendly practices in airline catering.
2. Food and Beverage - The use of edible insects and alternative protein sources present opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry.
3. Sustainability - Industry players focused on sustainable practices can leverage insect and alternative protein sources like Gryllus Powder in their products for a positive impact on the environment.