Crickets & Grasshoppers Found to Have 5X More Antioxidants Than Orange Juice
Research Focused on Edible Insects and Antioxidants New research from Frontiers in Nutrition came out that looked at the antioxidant capacity in edible insects compared to orange juice and olive oil. Antioxidants, at least from research conducted in the lab, are the...What is Chitin
Chitin is the fibrous material that makes up the exoskeleton of arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. As a prebiotic, chitin found in edible insects is a great source of dietary fiber…
Research Finds Edible Insects in our Ancestors Diets
Globally, over 2 Billion people currently eat insects around the world. From ants to scorpions, edible insects provide a ready and available source of protein and nutrition. In fact, a lot of protein and nutrition, and a food source that can be readily gathered if...Cockroach Milk: The New Superfood or Hard Pass?
Every week, and sometimes every day new articles are released about the NEW superfood. While this can feel bombarding and loosely thrown around as a term, the potential impact makes it well worth it in our opinion. From what started with an announcement in 2016...
Are Edible Insects the Next Superfood?
From fried hornets in Japan to red worms in Mexico, to fried termites in Africa and foods made with cricket flour right here in the US, edible insects are finding their way onto our dinner plates. Why? Edible insects are sustainable and nutritious, containing…
