Cricket flour is an erroneous term used sometimes to describe powder made from ground-up crickets. Cricket powder differs from true flours made from grains by being composed mainly of protein rather than starches and dietary fiber.
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Nutritional information
According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, insects such as crickets, mealworms and grasshoppers are nutrient-rich food sources. They are high in complete protein, unsaturated fat, dietary fiber, vitamins and essential minerals. NPR's The Salt states that "at 12.9 grams of protein per 100 grams, crickets have about half the protein of chicken and beef, which each contain about 25 grams of protein per 100 grams of meat."
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History and recent trends
Humans have always consumed crickets and other edible insects, and in countries such as Mexico and the Philippines, a more fully developed insect cuisine can be found.
Sustainability and food security
Not only are insects highly nutritious, but products such as cricket powder have been noted to be a sustainable and environmentally friendly source of protein. Since crickets reproduce quickly, are easy to maintain and don't require huge farm lots, cricket powder is a product that is simple to produce and thus is an inexpensive and sustainable way to feed the world's growing population.
See also
- Entomophagy
- Pea protein
- Hemp protein
- Edible protein per unit area of land
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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