South Korean scientists have cooked mealworms, or beetle larvae, along with sugar to create “meat” — and they claim it tastes authentic.
Creepy crawlies could be the key to solving world hunger — by eating them as food.South Korean scientists
Because the global population is approximated to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 — a large jump from our current nearly 8 billion population — meat alternatives are highly sought after due to their lower impact on the environment.is partially fueled by cow emissions — due to the methane they produce — hence the need for beef substitutes.
“Insects are a nutritious and healthy food source with high amounts of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber and high-quality protein — which is like that of meat,” Cho said. “Mealworm contains beneficial essential amino acids and is high in unsaturated fatty acids.”But the squeamish might not voluntarily chow down on slimy worms. In many places, insects are not considered delicacies, unlike in“Mealworm is one of the most widely used edible insects in the world.
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