A beautiful bright morning after a dire few days, and a very enjoyable run.
As cracks appear across the Eurozone, and mad Republicans begin to fly in circles around Obama, some good news is very welcome: research is underway to create viable
human food from insects (ref). Actually, this isn't news at all - it's been going on for ages, but it is becoming increasingly important.
Crickets and locusts are already well recognised in
some parts of the world as being highly nutritious and even the humble mealworm
has great potential. Unlike beef, with its notorious fodder conversion factor
of 1:10, insects are much more efficient at around 1:1.5. Crucially, at least some insects also have the ability to
convert organic waste into edible food, which could be a massive contribution
to sustainable food production.
The yuck factor is being taken seriously for the pampered & infantile Western consumers, so when the 1st
insect-derived products arrive in supermarkets in an estimated 5 years time
it’s unlikely that the particular species will be identified, at least until we
can learn to appreciate the subtle tasting notes of free-range organic
roaches/maggots/midges.
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