A businesswoman in Australia has been breeding insects to be eaten, Sky News has reported.
Entomologist Skye Blackburn has used insects for edible purposes by covering some in chocolate, or turning them into suckers, or even grinding them and adding them to breads and biscuits.
While this could lead most people to hurl, Blackburn has said it has been rather popular over Christmas. Some of her regular customers include professionals such as doctors and academics. “They are really aware of the nutritional value of the bugs compared to some of the meat products people get," she has said.
Her insect farm is near Sydney and she has met the country’s strict hygiene regulations. “We keep them in a very sterile environment feeding them organic grains and vegetables, which increases the flavour of the bugs themselves.” Business also seems to be booming because she will expand her range to water bugs, scorpions and even tarantulas this year.
Sourced from: Sky News. Text by: Priya Pitamber
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