Tag: Diploptera punctata

In a 2016 study published in the Journal of the International Union of Crystallography, scientists discovered that the protein crystals produced by the Pacific beetle cockroach are incredibly nutrient-dense. These findings sparked widespread curiosity about whether roach milk is safe for human consumption, but a clear answer remains elusive.

According to a 2016 study, the milk-like protein crystals from the Pacific beetle cockroach contain more than three times the caloric energy of dairy milk. This staggering discovery has led to intense debate: is cockroach milk the most nutritious milk, and could it be a sustainable food source for the future?