Alright, guys and gals we’re about to talk…cricket powder. Yep, you heard that right. Not the sport, the insect. š¦ So what the heck is Cricket (acheta) powder? It’s ground-up crickets. Sounds gross? Hear me out…This protein powder is a top-tier source of protein. It has more protein than beef, is better for the environment,…
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In recent years, a surprising ingredient has started appearing in food products: cricket flour. It is made from crickets and is high in protein, and it is also considered more sustainable than traditional animal protein. But which brands actually use it in their products? Cricket flour, made from ground crickets, is a high-protein and more…
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What’s a food that packs more protein than steak, more iron than spinach, and could help save the planet? Crickets. Cricket flour is the latest nutrition topic that’s dividing people into for and against camps. And while there are plenty of questions to ask about eating crickets, today we’ll be focusing on one: Is cricket…