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"They have quite a nutty taste and a nice crunch!"

The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has given the green light to snacking on worms. These mea...

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18.55 14 Jan 2021


"They have quite a nutty taste and a nice crunch!"


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The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has given the green light to snacking on worms. These mealworms could be used as a protein-rich snack, or an ingredient for other foods.

Dr. Cara Augustenborg Environmental Policy Fellow at UCD to share her experience of tucking into insect based dinners and why a move towards them could actually have an environmental benefit. 


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