Bizarre! European Union Approves This Yellow Insect As Human Food
Bizarre! European Union Approves This Yellow Insect As Human Food
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has approved mealworms as fit for consumption by humans. Here's all you need to know.
Edited by Aditi Ahuja (with inputs from Reuters)
Updated: January 15, 2021 13:22 IST
Highlights
European Union's regulatory body has approved mealworms as human food
Take a look at what this means for the industry
The year 2020 has brought about a significant change in the way we think about food. Health is priority over everything else, and our diet has a direct impact on this. Apart from the ongoing trend of immunity-boosting ingredients and foods, researchers have also begun exploring the area of alternative sources of protein in the diet. Insect food is one such field which is garnering more and more interest by the day due to its health benefits. Believe it or not, edible insects are becoming increasingly popular with a number of startups and companies exploring the offbeat food item. In fact, in a recent development, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has approved 'yellow grub' or mealworms as edible human food.