Ento is an up and coming company that is selling crickets as source of protein in their food products. They are set up in Malaysia and are trying to get more locals to try it out. They are offering this alternative to our normal dietary needs as a more sustainable way to consume the needed protein. Crickets are highly nutritious and have 3 times more protein than beef and contains all the 9 amino acids. Check out their online store here.
Beyond Ento, there is another designer designing for insect eating. Cristina Carbajo questioned what makes insects disgusting in the Western Culture. She has carefully designed treats where insects were ‘hidden’ or placed in unique ways to see what people would try and what would be considered as good enough to eat.
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