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Japan turns to edible crickets as sustainable food solution

Edible crickets are attracting worldwide attention as a new source of environmentally friendly nutrition. (Shutterstock)
Edible crickets are attracting worldwide attention as a new source of environmentally friendly nutrition. (Shutterstock)
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01 Dec 2020 04:12:18 GMT9
01 Dec 2020 04:12:18 GMT9

On Dec. 1, Shikishima Bread in Nagoya City will release  bread kneaded with powdered crickets.

(JIJI Press)

Edible crickets are attracting worldwide attention as a new source of environmentally friendly nutrition.

Shikishima’s first bread product is characterized by its roasted nut-like aroma and deep taste, and will be sold for a limited time and in limited quantities through the company’s website, Pasco.

(JIJI Press)

The person in charge of Pasco, Shikishima said, “I hope people will be interested in it as a future food that solves social issues such as food shortages.”

JIJI Press

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