16 May 2024 --- Researchers have found that consuming insect-based foods is generally “unappealing” to consumers in the UK, but incorporating insect-based flour into processed foods could help remove the “disgust factor” associated with them. A change in attitudes is needed as scientists see insects as protein-rich, potential avenues for more sustainable food production that could reduce the consumers’ carbon footprint. However, there could be a long way to go before insect acceptance.
