Tag: Bug nutrition

According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization, over 2 billion people worldwide already include insects in their diet. The practice of entomophagy—eating insects—is gaining traction globally, but a key question remains: how much protein is in one bug? The answer is not a single number, but a fascinating exploration into the diverse world of insect nutrition.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, more than 2,100 insect species are consumed by people in 110 countries worldwide. But for many in Western cultures, a simple question remains: what is the nutritional value of a bug and can it be a healthy food source?