Rome: The latest weapon in the UN's fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the UN, they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and livestock pollution, creating jobs in developing countries and feeding the millions of hungry people in the world.
Some edible insect information in bite-sized form:
Who eats insects now?
Two billion people do, largely in Asia, Africa and Latin America, the Rome-based UN Food and Agriculture Organization said on Monday as it issued a report exploring edible insect potential....
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