Add Insects to Your Cupcakes for Extra Protein

Just add some mealworms. They're good for you! The authors of The Insect Cookbook propose that people look toward insects as food:

"I see this as the next step towards the introduction of insects on restaurant menus in the Netherlands. I also expect people to buy the book and start cooking with insects at home," said Marcel Dicke, a professor at Wageningen University which specialises in food and food production.

To mark the book launch in Wageningen, specialist insect chef Henk van Gurp will try to set a record for cooking the world's biggest grasshopper pie.

Research by scientists at the university showed that insects could provide the best source of protein to meet the needs of a rising population. Currently, 70 per cent of agricultural land is used for livestock production.

At the link, you can view a slideshow of cakes and cupcakes made with insects.

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