![]() If a mealworm escapes, I may end up with a beetle, or they may end up as a toy for one of my dogs. And a few in my bedroom wall in the spring and fall, keeping me awake all night while they look for hot dates. I’ve got enough of those in my garage in the summer. Which is why I raise mealworms rather than crickets. Mealworms are a nice place for a new insectivore to get started, though. Using these nutritional points to create a vitamin is a possibility as well. Ants are high in protein, with a few species delivering essential fatty acids. Grasshoppers offer proteins and vitamins along with being high in unsaturated fatty acids. Comparatively, crickets are higher in calcium, iron and are an excellent source of B-vitamins. Mealworms aren’t the only option for protein and nutrition. Offering a wide range of protein possibilities. There are 1900 edible insects in the world. ![]() But as resources and land space decline and population growth increases demand for sustainable food sources, the mighty mealworms could play an important role in meeting the food needs of that hungry world. Mealworms or any other insects are unlikely to replace beef as a food source. ![]() In countries such as Brazil, beef is not only a staple, but a cultural bragging right. Mealworms could be part of the bun, and part of the burger, too. ![]()
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