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Creepy, Crawly, Yummy: EU food safety agency approves yellow mealworms for human consumption
The edible insects industry still awaits labeling and marketing authorizations. PUBLISHED BY TAGS: 3 months ago
The idea of insect-eating isn’t rooted in our Western cultural norms, but insects are common to traditional dietary cultures, and even considered a delicacy in countries ranging from Colombia to Thailand. A landmark decision made today by EU food watchdog pulls edible insects a step closer to revolutionizing European gastronomy.
Yellow mealworms for dinner?
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is endorsing
dried yellow mealworms as being safe for human consumption in what could be called a long-awaited groundbreaking moment. The landmark ruling is the first step towards the authorization of their sale across EU as a “novel food” by as soon as Autumn, opening up opportunities for