Insects as Food
Good for you
Eating insects is good for you. Insects have an very interesting nutrient profile. This makes them an exciting ingredient that should not be missing in a healthy, balanced diet.
Protein
Insects contain protein, comparable to fish and meat in quality as well as quantity.
Source: Rumpold, B. A., & Schlüter, O. K. (2013).
Vitamins
Insects contain valuable vitamins, like A, B and B12.
Source: Williams, J. P., Williams, J. R., Kirabo, A., Chester, D., & Peterson, M. (2016).
Minerals
Insects are rich in iron, zinc, potassium and calcium.
Source: Williams, J. P., Williams, J. R., Kirabo, A., Chester, D., & Peterson, M. (2016).
Unsaturated fatty acids
Insects contain unsaturated fatty acids similar to fish, avocado and nuts.
Source: Williams, J. P., Williams, J. R., Kirabo, A., Chester, D., & Peterson, M. (2016).
Entomophagy
Already today, more than 2 billion people eat insect on a regular basis – for excellent reasons. Also in western cultures, more and more people choose to eat delicious and nutritious insects.
Good for the planet
Edible insects can be farmed with very few ressources. This makes them a particularly sustainable source of protein, which can make an important contribution against climate change.
Questions and answers
Do you still have questions about insect consumption or our products? We’ve answered the most frequently asked questions for you.
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