# At-Home Cricket Jerky Aketta Offers Recipes for Its Whole Roasted Crickets By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-08-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aketta References: [aketta](http://www.aketta.com/recipes/handmade-cricket-jerky.aspx) & [aketta](http://www.aketta.com/) The Aketta brand offers crickets in a variety of forms to function as a more environmentally friendly protein source than livestock. Additionally, the brand also features recipes on its site for tasty alternatives to traditional dishes. One of those recipes featured on the Aketta website is the brand's Handmade Cricket Jerky. The at-home jerky recipe includes the brand's [Whole Roasted Crickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangkok-bites), the cook's choice of spices, and ingredients like liquid smoke, [red pepper flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetandspicy-beef-jerky), Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and honey. The ingredients are to be simmered together, with the spices added towards the end of the process, and then baked to recreate the chewy texture that jerky is known for. Aketta's Handmade Cricket Jerky is well-suited for those seeking to reduce their impact on the environment via their consumption habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The rise of cricket and insect-based products as alternative protein sources can disrupt traditional meat industries. - **DIY Food Making:** The trend of at-home homemade snacks, meals, and ingredients challenges the typical food manufacturing and distribution industry. - **Sustainable Cooking:** The push for more sustainable consumption habits opens up an opportunity for sustainable cooking ingredients and recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food Industry:** Insect-based protein products and at-home cooking ingredients are disrupting the traditional food industry. - **Agriculture Industry:** The rise of alternative protein sources such as insects could impact traditional agriculture and livestock industries. - **DIY Industry:** The trend of DIY food making has opened up new opportunities in the DIY and cooking industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Insect Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-insect-snack.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Critter-Packed Canine Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-treats.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Smoked Chicken Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-chicken-jerky.md) - [Insect-Based Inflight Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipair.md) - [Crunchy Jerky Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-trail-mixes.md) - [Protein-Packed Jerky Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-chips.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooch-puffs.md)