Bread, pasta, cheeses … This larvae powder authorized by the EU in certain foods will end up on our plates

The information did not make the headlines, but it is however of size. The European Union has just authorized the sale of breads, cakes, cheeses or pasta made from larvae powder … insects! A small revolution in the agro-food sector! Here is everything you need to know about this measure.

Insects in pasta, really? No, it’s not science fiction! Because since February 10, the larva powder of “Tenebrio Molitor” (in other words, flour worms) is now authorized for product certain foods, including pasta, bread or even pastries and even cheeses.
Rest assured, the use of this powder, previously treated with ultraviolet, will be very framed. For the moment, 3.5 grams of flour verse powder can be used in cakes, and up to 4 grams in the bread.
Manufacturers will also have the obligation to mention the presence of insects in the list of ingredients.

Before being authorized for the manufacture of food products, this flour worm powder has been studied at length, in particular by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). She estimated that his consumption posed no health risk. The institution specifies, however, that “Consumption of evaluated insect proteins can potentially cause allergic reactions“especially at”subjects suffering from pre -existing allergies to crustaceans, mites and in certain cases to molluscs“.

By authorizing this Faine verse powder, the European Union thus expands alternatives to meat. Indeed, insects are rich in protein and could therefore advantageously replace the meat products. Another asset, their production leads to much less pollution than beef farms for example. The environmental impact would therefore be reduced. It should also be noted that worms are not the first insects to be authorized in the food industry. Thus, the domestic cricket, the migratory cricket or the small ténébrion can also enter into the composition of current foods. So, ready to eat insects?