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Starting February 10, Europe’s mealworm scene is about to get a little... crunchier. The European Union has officially ...

In addition to that, the European Commission has also warned that allergic reactions may occur for people eating mealworms who have with pre-existing allergies to crustaceans and dust mites.

Mealworms are the easiest and most energy efficient insects that the farm grows. The worms only need 10% of the land used for beef, and they produce far less CO2. They need feeding once per day ...

Mealworms are also nutritious. They pack the same protein as beef and the same amino acid profile as tofu. Unger says worms taste "nutty," and that you can add them to soups or even make burger ...