Eating insects
Hi friends, some time ago, I was having a drink at my sister-in-law's house and her husband made me taste insects that he bought on Amazon, they are insects of the brand Jiminis. It's a bit expensive,
10 euros a pack of 50 insects but it's worth it to taste at least once in your life.
Especially since they are more and more widespread, maybe in a few years, it will be quite normal to find them on our plates everyday.
Indeed, why not? Since edible insects are a great source of protein and vitamins and provide little fat, this makes it a particularly interesting food. Especially for those who can not afford to buy a good piece of meat regularly. Especially since more and more people are worried about the pollution caused by the intensive breeding of animals.
I tasted worms flavored with BBQ spices and curry crickets. I preferred the texture of the verses astonishment, they are light and crisp, a little like Chitos Cheese Chips. By cons, I ordered a box of crickets nature brand Micronutris because I would like to taste without artifice.
Why eat insects?
Consuming insects is called entomophagy.
As mentioned above, insects are rich in protein, vitamins omega 3 and 6, minerals and are low in fat, which is good for those with cholesterol problems.
Insects are also a good source of carbohydrates, they provide the energy needed by our body while the meat is not.
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At the level of pollution and cost, the breeding of insects is much faster and cheaper than raising cows for example. And especially much less polluting since they are very small and they do not need as much food as the cattle.
Indeed, it takes 2 kg of food to produce 1 kg of insects while it takes 8 kg of food to produce 1 kg of meat.
Insects are raised on different floors, take up little space and release very little greenhouse gas, unlike cattle farming, which requires a lot more space and releases much more greenhouse gases.
The consumption of insects represents a hope for humanity, indeed, insects would feed 9 billion people.
According to some research, one third of the population already consumes insects.
Can we raise ourselves to consume them for free?
Apparently yes! I found a company on the net that sells edible insect breeding kit for the home.
Livin Farm is a revolutionary idea that two Austrians have had. They were already feeding on insects and inventing the way to have their own home-based breeding.
The kit measures 61cm and can be installed in the kitchen or in the saddlery. Its design and color blend perfectly with the decoration of the house.
It contains 8 compartments and allows the development of worms at room temperature in an airy room because it produces a slight odor.
The user installs in the first compartment pupae of blackeaf beetles, delivered with the livin farm. They will then grow, grow and reproduce.
Then, their eggs will slide in the lower part. These eggs continue to grow and become mealworms.
Thanks to a system of sensors and vibrations, this process is repeated for each stage of development of the worm, which continues to lower each compartment. The worms must be harvested when they reach their adult size, about 3 cm.
To make them grow as well as possible, worms can be fed with pieces of vegetables, such as carrots or with vegetable waste, such as peelings.
Thanks to the Livin farm it is possible to harvest between 200 and 500 grams per week.
And you? Have you ever tasted insects?
Everytime I find a worm in my broccoli my mom says, "don't worry, that's protein". Guess she was totally right.
High in protein but that cant be right its just wrong, just so wrong.
At first sight eating insects is disgusting , Then I tried once in Thailand with my eyes closed.Then i know what a nutty taste. Not bad. Matter of getting used to it.
Wow... I will love to taste it too! I haven't been to Thailand but some day when am there i will taste it. @ least i go close my eye too & eat it.
That will be an experience of a life time, @debby001
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this is absolutely true,no more food in the world. tried insect on thailand and its nice.nice work
No more food!!! Ur kidding right? Sha that is ur opinion since you tasted INSECT!! Its ok not bad
This is based on reduction of meat expenditure and that the insects have equal macronutrient value?
You are also mentioning cholesterol and fat, but there is no scientific evidence that cholesterol is connected in any way with fat intake.
I would also like to know, is there more type of insects and are they also rich in fiber, which minerals and vitamins they are also rich with? What is the amount of insects we need to consume to satisfy the amount we would consume with meat?
Always open to new things so don't get this post wrong, just full of questions :)
This is based on reduction of meat expenditure and that the insects have equal macronutrient value?
http://www.aketta.com/blog/cricket-nutrition-facts-cricket-vs-chicken.aspx
You are also mentioning cholesterol and fat, but there is no scientific evidence that cholesterol is connected in any way with fat intake.
http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/insectsasfood/files/2012/09/Volume_3_No_1.pdf
would also like to know, is there more type of insects and are they also rich in fiber, which minerals and vitamins they are also rich with? What is the amount of insects we need to consume to satisfy the amount we would consume with meat?
http://www.kinjao.com/grillons-proteines-insectes-vs-volaille
In addition, insects are a real energetic concentrate: they have a lot of nutrients, a very high protein content, as well as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids ... To be healthy, the human body needs a daily protein intake, since it can not make them alone: insects are full of proteins. For example, 100g of crickets cover half the protein requirement of an adult weighing 70kg, and contain 3 times more than beef at equal weight. Crickets, like many insects, have many vitamins, such as vitamins B1, B2 or B3, necessary for proper muscular and nervous function, essential in the transformation of food into energy, or in the formation of red blood cells for example . They are also filled with minerals, such as calcium, iron, zinc or phosphorus, to name a few.
In addition, the fiber content of insects is much higher than that contained in meat, and their lipid content is very low (less than 5%), making it a particularly healthy source of natural food, when we pay attention to his line, or his health. In addition, insects are also full of good fatty acids (which the body is unable to manufacture), which is a very valuable nutritional quality.
Thank you for links :)
I am good with everything you linked and thank you for education but this cholesterol "study" cannot be relevant. I can't find it on Pubmed too, which is a relevant source.
Here are some relevant studies that are a clear proof that cholesterol and fat are not connected in any way, and fat intake cannot be connected with cholesterol. It's an old myth that was created in 1950s when sugar industry did it, and then we started to have low fat products until several years ago when things got back to real.
Here are some links of real scientific studies where it is clear that there is no link between these two :)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26109578
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2824152/
Thank you for your links ;o)
And yes, I am sorry, but I don't understand French.
What is the amino-acid profile of protein that comes from insects? :)
this is an interesting article. To many it may seem repugnant, as well as the very use of insects, but remember how many customs and tribes exist and existed on our planet, whose diet includes all kinds of insects. This is part of an entire culture, and therefore it is not surprising that there are such "dishes"
thanks, it's interesting
I see... I understand from ur write. Sha i never taught of it that way. It good
Thank you for this eye=opening post. I am sure we will be seeing more about this and maybe with recipes.
Might seem gross, but I'll try anything once!
Insect protein is the future! Have you tried the Exo protein bars? They taste pretty good and they're made with cricket protein
I can just imagine my turkey stuffed with insects. That would create quite a commotion at my table :)
#Smiles. Commotion indeed.. Jare back then when i was small if I notice such I rinse the turkey, meat, anything under water plenty times & I dey play with water too..
It's absolutely true. Insects most especially the locust in northern Nigeria is an amazing delicacy. It's usually expensive though, since its not breed. I personally love them spiced. I guess people should really give it a try!
I grew up in rural Mississippi, and one of my favorite treats were these dried meal worms covered in bright orange cheesy powder. We called them "cheese grubs." I never really worried about the idea of eating bugs, since everyone around me thought they were just the best treat. That's social norms for you, I guess.
Now, you can even buy them on Amazon, and I've bought a couple packages for the nostalgia factor. They even come in BBQ flavor! Incredible.
Larvets are the brand name.
I think that reducing the stigma around eating bugs would be beneficial for us as a society, as it would afford us more affordable, complete proteins. But at least in the states (outside of my tiny bubble), the ICK! factor is still too high.
Oh wow, I was aware that cultures in other parts of the world ate insects, but it's cool to know that this is a thing in (parts of) America, too... I admit that I'd be queasy about it unless I saw a few other people do it but eating insects is interesting to me
As for reducing the ick factor, there is a company that's making cricket flour chips - they grind crickets into flour and make chips out of them. https://chirpschips.com/ or can find "chirp chips" on amazon - it totally takes the ick factor out and makes for conversation topic as well!
Hi motordrive! Thanks so much for the link! I don't think cricket flour chips count as vegetarian...but I will definitely be promoting the idea of products like these as a great replacement for traditional meat! And an excellent conversation starter as well!
they think that the meat of macdona is full of vermicomposts, if it is so I get them rich of proteins.
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Eat insect and get callory...
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Hmm yammy.If you like to eat that then continue.But It looks disgusting. I hate that food.
Omg! I've Never tried eating insects but great post!
I must try this :)) I think they are very good ;)
My Dear, we are in the same shoe Oooo i am already having different imaginations of the various types but na after food incase anyone dey do my body in a funny way!!! I must taste am too. #Smiles
:)))) ok
it looks great, I never taste it in my life. How does it taste
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amazing article , an eye opener .
Resources are not shrinking on this planet. Companies are producing poison and feeding them to us. Let's stop this nonsense. I just came back from an Ayahuasca retreat where I found parasitical blocks in my system because of insects I consumed when I was a child. The major problem with eating insects, meat, and fish is that it messes with you parasitically and messes with your overall soul's awareness. Back idea. Stop promoting poison.
I guess I'll be able to do burger patties with minced insects.........
Jez!! How is that possible?
it is very terrible to eat it directly. but already in though. What is wrong with it. post-inspired
intéressante article mais j'ai jamais goûté les insectes
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@lndesta120282n - While consuming insects for nutrition scientifically and logically makes sense, it is hard for people to accept a drastic change in social and cultural norms that's always looked down on insects as vermin outside the food chain for humans. The mindset is what stops us from thinking of insects as a means of food
My friend did try Scorpions in Thailand.
They served it with stick like fork.
It's was nice and crispy apparently.
But I other hand found it disgusting even to try in the first place.
Found this on her Instagram.
I have not tried eating insect directly....i have to try it.
oh my goss!!
Ohh.. So I have to bring some insect on my dinner for that. Yeah. Only insect is real.... Yummy....................
How disgusting, fuuuuuu)))
Yum Yum!
This is the only way we can save the planet from heating up to much! more insects less big animals. Good for environment, animals and probably health!
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Hey @lndesta120282 I’m still new here. My second blog post is about my first time to eat cricket in Myanmar. Check it out to see my pics.
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Upvoted. sorry, I don't know etiquette, just made my account yesterday, just wanted to let you know I cited you in my post about entomophagy recipes: https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@mickeyd/my-name-is-mic-and-i-ll-teach-you-how-to-eat-bugs