Mealworms will be the first insects added to the EU's list of novel foods, defined as food not widely consumed in Europe before 1997. we think that breeding and processing insects is one of the most credible solutions to tackle the food challenges of tomorrow''. Health benefits aside, they also produce less emissions than traditional farming and use up to 100 times less water.Īgronutris founder Cédric Auriol believes "the insect market is bound to become enormous. Like most insects, they are high in protein, but also contain good fats and a wide range of minerals such as iron, calcium and magnesium.
Mealworms are larvae, harvested just before they metamorphose into a beetle. It has taken several years for EFSA to approve their mealworm application and there are other insects, such as crickets, currently under review. 100 times less water than traditional farmingĪgronutris is among those leading European efforts to see more insects included in our diets. The Toulouse-based company already farms insects, including the black soldier fly for animal feed, but harbours hopes of breeding other varieties as a regular source of protein for humans.
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