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He, W.; He, K.; Sun, F.; Mu, L.; Liao, S.; Li, Q.; Yi, J.; Liu, Z.; Wu, X. Effect of heat, enzymatic hydrolysis and acid-alkali treatment on the allergenicity of silkworm pupa protein extract. Food Chem. 2020, 128461. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed] The main obstacle, insect enthusiasts agree, is the need to win European consumers’ trust and change perceptions Schrögel, P.; Wätjen, W. Insects for Food and Feed-Safety Aspects Related to Mycotoxins and Metals. Foods 2019, 8, 288. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef][ Green Version] House, J. Consumer acceptance of insect-based foods in the Netherlands: Academic and commercial implications. Appetite 2016, 107, 47–58. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed][ Green Version]

So, what does the short life of Fazer Sirkkaleipä mean for wider development of baked goods containing insect flour? Insects have been heralded as a foodsource of the future – but are they a non-starter for bakers? Following EFSA's assessment, the European Commission has authorized the following edible insects as novel food in the EU:Rumpold, B.A., & Schlüter O.K. (2013) Potential and challenges of insects as an innovative source for food and feed production. Innov Food Sci Emerg Technol 17, 1–11.

The main obstacle, insect enthusiasts agree, is the need to win European consumers’ trust and change perceptions. For many, the idea of eating bugs is off-putting, with public opinion not (yet) as keen as regulators to view insects as fine dining. Summary of studies on implementation of insects as functional additives to food in Europe. Kind of InsectRibeiro, J.C.; Cunha, L.M.; Sousa-Pinto, B.; Fonseca, J. Allergic risks of consuming edible insects: A systematic review. Mol. Nutr. Food Res. 2018, 62, 1700030. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] The industry is still working to expand commercial production to try catching up with other ingredients that have well-established supply chains that have been developed for centuries in some cases.” Bundesamt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen (2017-04-28): "Insects as food" (German only) That is why, for Ÿnsect’s Hubert, it is important that marketed insects are light both in taste and colour. European Commission. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (20 December 2017) establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods. Off. J. Eur. Union 2017, L351, 72–201. [ Google Scholar]

While it may appear a modern fad, eating insects is in fact far from novel. Humans have been consuming bugs as part of their diets since the dawn of civilisation, and it is estimated around two million people worldwide regularly eat them, particularly across Asia, Africa and Latin America.To get rid of wheat bugs, you will need to remove their food source. This can be done by removing any affected wheat plants, as well as by cleaning up any spilled wheat. You should also try to keep your wheat storage area clean and free of debris. González, C.M.; Garzón, R.; Rosell, C.M. Insects as ingredients for bakery goods. A comparison study of H. illucens, A. domestica and T. molitor flours. Innov. Food Sci. Emerg. Technol. 2019, 51, 205–210. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] IPIFF is in constant dialogue with the Commission to anticipate new policy trends,” Hubert adds, calling “in particular, for the definition of an organic label for insect farming”. At present, there is no such label, which means it is not possible to market a product as organic.

In our opinion, it was more about the new ingredient which is not yet part of the Finnish food culture.”

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The consumption of bugs as a food source is nothing new. “Insect consumption by humans is historically and geographically an old, widespread phenomenon – not a new trend by any means,” says Aly Moore, the ‘largest brand ambassador’ for insects as food and the driving force behind Bugible, a popular blog that details the science, history, and innovation that is currently happening in the food industry. Wilkinson, K.; Muhlhausler, B.; Motley, C.; Crump, A.; Bray, H.; Ankeny, R. Australian Consumers’ Awareness and Acceptance of Insects as Food. Insects 2018, 9, 44. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef][ Green Version] He adds that there were no issues with the taste of the product, and that most comments from consumers were positive. Lesser mealworms ( Alphitobius diaperinus) as larvae, mostly marketed under the term buffalo worms. Pancakes made from insect powder, served with strawberries and skyr With its Parma-based European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Union is at the forefront of these developments. The agency is tasked with assessing the risks and providing stringent scientific evidence to support the authorisation of edible insects entering the EU market as ‘novel’ food. This definition covers a catalogue of newly developed, innovative food produced using new technologies and processes, as well as substances which have not been traditionally consumed in the EU – including edible insects. Novel foods must be safe for consumers and properly labelled.