Insects as food, also known as edible insects, are insect species that are consumed whole or as a component of prepared foods such as burger patties, noodles, or snacks.

Recently EU has given the green light to mass-produce mealworm-based products in the market.

Following a proposal by Agronutris, a French insect-for-food processing firm, scientists at the EU food protection agency are scheduled to approve yellow mealworms as a commodity suitable for supermarket shelves and kitchen pantries around the continent within months.

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