eating mealworms

Date:   6/14/2014 12:19:28 PM ( 10 y ago)

Mealworms

The larvae of the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is one of the only insects consumed in the Western world: They are raised in the Netherlands for human consumption (as well as for animal feed), partly because they thrive in a temperate climate.

The nutritional value of mealworms is hard to beat: They're rich in copper, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium. Mealworms are also comparable to beef in terms of protein content, but have a greater number of healthy, polyunsaturated fats.

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http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/20/science/la-sci-sn-mealworms-food-environment-20121220


http://www.insectsarefood.com/recipes.php?cat=18

WHAT DO MEALWORMS EAT?
http://www.efinch.com/mealworms/mealworm.htm



 

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