That’s according to an entomologist (Insects as food are known as entomophagy) who says UK consumers will turn to insects as food when meat becomes scarce. Prof Marcel Dicke of Wageningen University believes that we should get used to eating insects because by 2020 they will form an important part of our diet. He believes that people will start to change their minds about eating insects as meat starts to become more expensive and is heading a four year programme aimed at producing a business plan to bring insects to western tables. Insects are low in cholesterol and high in protein as well as producing less waste so have the advantage of producing less carbon emissions than conventional livestock. I’m not convinced myself, but will try most foods once so won’t be ruling out eating a few bugs.
