Submitted by abercravest t3_102smbw in dataisbeautiful
Skylarkess t1_j2vkyuw wrote
Reply to comment by GratefulOctopus in What is the lowest-carbon protein? by abercravest
Factory farming bugs isn't the solution. Plus there are problems with farming bugs. Its going to be novelty, and that will be the end of it.
GratefulOctopus t1_j2w36tj wrote
Thank you for sharing your opinion with absolutely zero information to back it up
Astronomicone t1_j2w5un5 wrote
Even if it’s better for the environment, getting people to willingly eat bugs is impossible for most people, so it doesn’t seem like a worthwhile avenue to go down for me personally
GratefulOctopus t1_j2wnaf5 wrote
Plenty of people around the world already eat bugs, it's a personal stigma/bias at this point. It is way better for the environment than most other protein sources (1% co2 compared to beef, 10% as much water, way less land sacrifice) and are very nutrient dense. If they're blended up and used as a food additive you literally would have no clue
Astronomicone t1_j2ww5jj wrote
Oh yeah definition it’s 100 percent social nonsense stopping people from doing it, but either way I have a hard time seeing people changing. Especially since at the moment the people who don’t want to eat bugs the most are usually from western countries and are part of the group that needs to be more mindful the most.
animatedb t1_j2zw9zf wrote
Ground up insects would be perfect to add to protein bars.
Here are some companies related to bugs: https://www.ventureradar.com/keyword/Insect%20Farming
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