Posted on 02/10/2023 5:35:29 PM PST by nickcarraway
The firm is experimenting with optimal conditions for mass production — such as food, temperature, and humidity — at its Paris headquarters.
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they seem to be under the delusion that it is a supply problem rather than demand
Cockroach Cluster.
At least that's what my father said at the time.
And in the third world, the meat is local.
But this is about essentially big business making money. So poor Africans, instead of being taught how to raise chickens or even introducing cuys or rabbits that they can raise in a small plot, are going to be fed with processed bugs sold to them by a French company.
the possibility of these insects carrying disease has not been investigated.
And then you face the “YUK” factor: People in poorer countries will not eat unfamiliar foods or food traditionally forbidden by custom (hence the joke MREs are meals rejected by Ethiopians.).
I know our local Africans had a taboo against eating shrimp and crayfish.
And I wonder: Are mealworms halal? Grasshoppers and locusts are, but there is a question about mealworms.
My daughter in law just got a halal approval for her organic rice, so she could export it to Muslim countries. So one does wonder about this.
As per the decision, which cited the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority, the additive is safe to use in a whole range of products, including but not limited to cereal bars, biscuits, pizza, pasta-based products, and whey powder.
Back in August 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that “frozen and dried formulations from whole house crickets” are “safe under the proposed uses and use levels.” The officials noted, however, that the insects may trigger allergic reactions in some consumers. Eating bugs should be the ‘new norm’, WaPo claims.
EU regulations state that adult crickets have to first undergo a 24-hour fasting period so that they “discard their bowel content.” After that, the insects are frozen, washed, thermally processed, have their oil extracted and ground into powder.
Any foods containing this novel additive will have to bear “appropriate” labels.
On top of crickets, the European Commission also approved earlier this month the larvae of the Alphitobius diaperinus, known as the lesser mealworm, for human consumption. While part of traditional cuisines in some Asian countries, the use of insects as food is still relatively novel to Europe.
Proponents insist that insects could become a major source of animal protein while reducing humanity’s carbon footprint. Insect farms are believed to be much more eco-friendly than traditional animal husbandry. Insects are also being touted as a more affordable alternative to meat.
https://www.rt.com/news/570342-european-commission-edible-crickets/
Maybe they are Jewish?
Make sure you get your girl some treats she will not soon forget.
I have to call this what it is:
BEETLE ABUSE.
These small and helpless creatures have no way to defend themselves from suffering painful deaths. Before long they will be on the ENDANGERED LIST.
Your small contribution of $35 wiill help us defend them and just $50 will get you an attractive canvas bag with pictures of your favorite beetles. Let the world know you care: Order two or more at reduced prices.....yada-yada-yada....
And how about the poor crickets???
Starved for 24 hours then frozen to death!!!
Its horrendous!!! Despicable!!!
Hopefully peta will begin rescuing them and freeing them!
Pop Hates The Beatles - Allan Sherman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj-2Tcuzy0I
Gross. About 10 years ago, my kids knew some kids whose parents made food with insect parts. I imagine those parents are happy about this idea. I’d rather starve.
LOL! On that page there is an ad for weight loss. Coincidence I am sure/s
These are going to make people chronically sick and malnourished.
Chitin will cause severe gi tract problems long term. Anyone with shellfish allergies could be in serious trouble. It will still cause problems and inflammation and digestive problems in everyone else, as it doesn’t break down in the human gut. Insect protein does not have several amino acids meat does. You will become deficient in these critical amino acids if this replaces animal meat in your diet.
Parts is parts.
You want flies with that?
I’m waiting for the shet burgers Biden is readying for each of us.
When the “elite” start serving it at their “conferences”, I’ll take a second look at it. Actually, no I will not.
Let them eat the bugs and leave me my beef, venison, chicken, and pork.
The new “they shall eat bugs and be happy” narrative is for the peons. Those that make the rules will still eat the beef and the “apples and milk” for it helps them think and create rules for the rest of us to live by.
Hard pass for me!
“Before we shift to eating bugs to “help feed the world”, how about our government first quit paying farmers to keep land fallow. Evidently we can grow more food than we need.”
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People do not realize how much money the government pays farmers not to grow crops. It’s a big money maker.
No cap.
Beyond and other fake meats are FAILING. Gonna take an acft of Congress to stop America’s love of beef. FBI/DOJ will be raiding blackmarket cattle ranches.
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