# Cricket Protein Dog Treats EntoBento Makes Sustainable All-Natural Dog Treats Using Cricket Powder By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-dog-treats References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/entobento/entobento-human-grade-dog-treats-made-from-cricket) & [entobento.myshopify](http://entobento.myshopify.com/) These all-natural dog treats pose a great alternative to beef or grain treats and use [human-grade ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-the-dogs-treats) that pets love. 'EntoBento' uses delicious recipes that involve things like honey, sweet potatoes and peanut butter. However, the most important ingredient in its treats is [cricket protein powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky). Though the sound of it may make some people's stomachs turn, there are several great health benefits from this food -- including high protein, high iron and fewer calories. The EntoBento treats pack an energy punch with 23% protein. These all-natural dog treats are a great alternative to [beef treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutus-bone-broth-biscuits) as beef is very unsustainable for the environment, while cricket protein also has 28 times more Omega 3s than beef. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Pet Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create pet products that are sustainable and use alternative ingredients like cricket protein powder. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Opportunity to explore and invest in alternative protein sources like cricket protein powder for both human and pet consumption - **Health and Wellness Pet Products:** Opportunity to create healthy and natural pet products like EntoBento's cricket protein dog treats that promote the overall wellness of pets. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Food Industry:** Opportunity for the pet food industry to invest in alternative protein sources and incorporate sustainable practices in production. - **Sustainable Agriculture Industry:** Opportunity for sustainable agriculture industry to invest in alternative protein sources like crickets which are more sustainable than traditional livestock. - **Natural and Organic Food Industry:** Opportunity for natural and organic food industry to expand product offerings to include alternative protein sources like cricket protein powder. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Critter-Packed Canine Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-treats.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-protein-dog-treats.md) - [Insect Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooch-puffs.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Insect-Infused Dog Food Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-meal-toppers.md) - [Alternative Protein Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-dog-treats.md) - [Alternative Protein Pet Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-treats.md) - [Insect-Based Dog Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappies.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md)