Suggesting that umami-flavored insects need a category of their own.
Good article. I like how it shows how public acceptance has grown, and how the global food market for bug-based cuisine continues to grow more than 40% annually.
And will continue to grow.
They say that globally, it will be a $500 million+ per year industry by 2023.
Hat tip, Bill at Taste of Bugs.
Insects have a meaty, umami flavour with herby flavour notes – so why are most manufacturers using them in sweet products? It may be time for a category re-think, says one researcher.
