Insects on our Dinner Plates-Is that the Future?
In a recent episode of the Radio SRF 1 show Forum, the upcoming catagorization of three insects as commercial food in Switzerland was discussed. WFSC member Alexander Mathys, Professor of Sustainable Food Processing, took part in the panel discussion with listeners.
As of May 2017, people in Switzerland will be able to buy insects such as mealworms, crickets, and locusts for consumption. In a lively discussion on the Radio SFR1 show "Forum," listeners posed their questions and concerns to a panel of four experts, including WFSC member Alexander Mathys. Mathys comments that insects are one of many possible foods of the future, espcially as they are a sustainable protein source.
The Swiss food industry is already gearing up to provide insect food products to consumers. For example, Coop is now developing a external pagemeal worm burger with producer firm Essento.
Listen to the show external pagehere (in German).