A company in Israel is preparing to launch it as confectionery by adding a sweetener to grasshoppers. It is thought that the idea of insect consumption, which is not accepted in many parts of the world, can change the general view with this project. However, experts say that such a change is not easy.
A company called Hargol, which operates in Israel, locusts He started working on making it edible. Dror Tamir, the head of the company, is preparing to launch these insects by adding various sweeteners. Although grasshoppers are already consumed in some Asian countries, grasshoppers with added sweetener, all around the world looks like it will show up.
In his statement on the subject, “Give it a try. The little candies are full of protein but not soy or gelatin. Instead of, from locusts they were done. Grasshoppers will taste like walnuts, mushrooms, coffee and chocolate, as well as orange and strawberry flavors.“Tamme seems to be hopeful about the project she is working on. However, many experts say that grasshopper consumption is for people. to accept He thinks it won’t be easy.
As the world population grows, insect consumption may increase as well.
According to experts, the world population will reach 9.8 billion in 2050. This too access to food will make it difficult. Experts think that in case of such an event, insects can also be consumed as a protein source. However, there are still many unknowns at this point. Whether eating insects will cause an allergic reaction to the human body Unknown. However, according to some studies, protein intake from insects reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to meat production. 99 percent rate can be reduced. On the other hand, scientific scientific research has revealed that the protein structure in the insect and milk is very similar, and this is the same for human health. So, if not now, maybe 100 years from now, insect consumption will be as much as milk consumption. normal can be met.
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Hargol’s sweetened locust project looks like it could turn a new leaf on the consumption of insects. If these products your presentations If it is done well and not thought to be an insect, the general opinion in societies can change is being considered. The most concrete developments on the subject will be understood with the release of sweetened grasshoppers.
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