Scientists have discovered insects can be turned into meat-like flavors, helping provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat options.  Mealworms, the larval form of the yellow mealworm beetle, have been cooked with sugar by researchers who found that the result is a meat-like flavoring that could one day be used on convenience food as a source of protein. In 2017, Switzerland changed its food safety laws and became the first European country to allow the sale of insect-based … Continue reading →