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Crunch time for insects
Crunch time for insects
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What’s your idea of a tasty snack? Fruit, biscuits, bread and jam perhaps? What would you say if you were offered something more adventurous – fried crickets or grasshoppers? Popular in some countries such as Thailand and Mexico, they are often eaten with chili and lime. In Europe, reactions are mixed! Our expert Ermolaos Ververis explains how EFSA’s novel foods team assesses whether foods such as insects are safe, and he makes us rethink what we know as staple foods in Europe. Come join us for this episode of Science on the Menu, where we even put these questions to the test.Your opinion matters! Please take this brief survey to share your thoughts on our podcast.
Released:
Jan 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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