nonconventional food source
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rarest coffee in world?
kopi luwak/civet (droppings of civet cat)
how does civet coffee get prepared in the cat’s system?
digestive enzymes break down proteins to expose free a.a. and have a unique rxn during maillard browning when roasted
why do we need alt. protein source?
• ballooning population (9 bill. by 2050) • need 70% more protein on 30% less farmland • climate change is disrupting things
entomophagy is practiced in ____ countries with more than ____ insects considered edible
113; 1900
why choose insects?
• high quality protein • high food conversion rate • emit less greenhouse gas • can be grown on organic waste • require less space
insects selected for:
size, social behaviour, safety, high egg production/hatchability, nutr. benefits, high protein quality
foods with insects?
pb, strawberry flavouring, sprinkles, spinach, beer