SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Insects are considered an alternative source of nutrition for our future, in which we may suffer from lack of food resources. In general, 100g of insects such as mealworms, crickets, or grasshoppers, is known to provide 100kcal of calories. Compared to rice or beans, which provide 300 to 400kcal [...]
SEOUL, March 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A restaurant specializing in dishes made with insects has opened in Seoul. Surprisingly, the restaurant has been packed since its opening, and is fully booked for the next few months. Although insects are known to be a great source of protein, and often mentioned as the ‘food of the [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean authorities responsible for public food safety have officially given ‘green light’ on the use of mealworms applicable to food ingredients. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced on July 15 that it is now legally possible to use the mealworms or Tenebrio molitor Linne, as [...]