For some people, insects are belong to ridiculous animals. No need to hold or even eat the insects, just look at it would have been reluctant. But, do you know if you have been eating insects almost every day? It's just that we do not realize it. This is a very surprising fact. Most insects are present in processed and packaged foods, aka non-fresh produce from agricultural produce.
US FDA review specifically about how many parts of insects are present in certain foods. For example, in a glass of orange juice that you usually drink, which apparently contains five fruit flies without you even knowing it.
US FDA review specifically about how many parts of insects are present in certain foods. For example, in a glass of orange juice that you usually drink, which apparently contains five fruit flies without you even knowing it.
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You may be nauseated when thinking about insects in food because these creatures are considered by people to be disgusting. But
not all types of insects are disgusting and like to spread the disease. There are many types of insects are nutritious and healthy for
consumption. There are about 1,500 species of insects that can be eaten and some of them contain about 80% protein.
A caterpillar is one of the most nutritious insects. 100 grams of caterpillars can be equivalent to a protein of 53 grams. In
addition to protein, caterpillars also contain iron, thiamine and
niacin which are certainly much more nutritious when compared with lean
beef.
After knowing this fact, you may feel disgusted. But if you prefer not to eat insects, then avoid processed foods. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to get rid of insects. Because fresh fruits and vegetables can be washed and we can feel or check directly to determine whether there are insects or not.
After knowing this fact, you may feel disgusted. But if you prefer not to eat insects, then avoid processed foods. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to get rid of insects. Because fresh fruits and vegetables can be washed and we can feel or check directly to determine whether there are insects or not.
