We’re pretty close to creating real synthetic milk by means of modified bacterial culture.
If we can have real milk, cheese, whey protein etc. from cheap feedstock in fermentation vats, I don’t see a single reason why someone would choose bug powder over that as a protein source.
Well yeah, this would be a poor substitute for meat, but I haven’t really seen it suggested as such, just as another way to introduce protein.
In asia the bugs are often put with other condiments, lollipop, spices etc… to make them taste something.
And they are mostly like snacks. I don’t know any culture that have them take the place of a meat in a dish.
We’re pretty close to creating real synthetic milk by means of modified bacterial culture.
If we can have real milk, cheese, whey protein etc. from cheap feedstock in fermentation vats, I don’t see a single reason why someone would choose bug powder over that as a protein source.