A restaurant in Tokyo served insects with their dishes during a one-off event. Customers reportedly flocked to the hotspot in Japan to try their unique cuisine, which sees them serve up a ramen feast with…
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#WeirdNews: Breed-your-own insect ‘revolution’ for the kitchen
A seething mass of larvae in the kitchen is not everyone’s cup of tea, particularly for squeamish Westerners. But for two young Austrian entrepreneurs, it’s a food revolution that can help save the planet. Katharina…
7 Reasons why you should eat insects
Eating bugs may not seem appetizing, but according to John Coupland, PhD, CFS, Professor of Food Science at Penn State University and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), insects are a sustainable alternative…
DR Congo’s insect cuisine: nutritious and delicious
In Kinshasa’s Gambela market shoppers can find insects for every occasion — from unctuous white weevil larvae for fancy dinners to crispy caterpillars and snacky termites that stick in your teeth. They may be an…