What we're all about
Our primary objective is producing healthy, sustainable, high-protein foods.
We use mealworms (that we grow ourselves) to add an eco-friendly protein and micronutrients boost to our food products.
Insects are an extremely sustainable, energy and nutrient-rich source of protein and essential amino acids. Billions of people around the world already consume insects. Why not us?
What's the big deal?
Understanding the Issue:
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Traditional protein production methods are environmentally unsustainable as the world population continues to increase.
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70% of deforested land in the Amazon is needed for pasture space.
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Manure from traditional livestock contaminates our water with nutrients, toxins and pathogens.
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18% of Greenhouse Gas emissions come from livestock rearing.
Why eat Insects:
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Great flavor and high in protein.
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Fewer Greenhouse Gas emissions compared to pigs and beef cattle.
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Far more efficient at converting feed into increased body mass.
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Significantly less land and water requirements than traditional livestock
Note: Blue bars represent minimal values and the red bars represent maximum values found in literature.
Source: Oonincx DGAB, de Boer IJM (2012) Environmental Impact of the Production of Mealworms as a Protein Source for Humans – A Life Cycle Assessment. PLOS ONE 7(12): e51145.
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