According to IFL Science, the EU just approved mealworms for human consumption. It’s commonly known that insects are a good source of protein and can be grown in great quantities. The question is, will anyone eat them.
I assume these mealworms will be in processed form and not look like something we’d buy at the pet store. Does that matter to you? When insects come to grocery stores in the U.S., will you be buying?
I have to say no, but not because I wouldn’t eat it. I’d eat insect meal or flour; it probably tastes fine. I just don’t cook with any weird ingredients. There’s no coconut oil, almond flour, or gourmet products in my pantry. Cooking isn’t my favorite thing to do, so I fix the same simple dishes over and over.
That said, if the future includes insects and I learn an easy recipe, I’d add them to my staples.
How do you feel about insects as human food? Do you think it’s the future? Or does the idea bug you?