Edible Insects Could be Key to Ensuring Food Security

Author:
United Nations
Publisher:
United Nations
Publication Date:
13 May 2013
Tags:
Food and Agriculture, International Organizations and Africa

While insects can be slimy, cringe-inducing creatures, often squashed on sight by humans, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says beetles, wasps and caterpillars are also an unexplored nutrition source that can help address global food insecurity.

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