Many people still experience dread and reluctance when considering eating insects, especially those from western European origins. However, farming them is not bad for the environment and they can be a vital source of nutrients.
The spiky green and black caterpillars, which are rich in protein and iron, may be transformed into flour that can be used in delicious cookies, sweet chocolate protein bars, cereals, or smoothies by South African chemical engineer Wendy Vesela.
Mopane pieces can be sliced, steamed, and added as a topping to pizza. Vesela claims that she has found domestic and foreign consumers for her organic goods.
Many people still experience dread and reluctance when considering eating insects, especially those from western European origins.
However, farming them is not bad for the environment and they can be a vital source of nutrients.
The spiky green and black caterpillars, which are rich in protein and iron, may be transformed into flour that can be used in delicious cookies, sweet chocolate protein bars, cereals, or smoothies by South African chemical engineer Wendy Vesela. Mopane pieces can be sliced, steamed, and added as a topping to pizza. Vesela claims that she has found domestic and foreign consumers for her organic goods.
Mopane is a part of people’s emotional, spiritual, and culinary realms, she said, they must be treated with respect. She claimed that the caterpillars are “a healthier option of protein.” It’s also “no worms. People must simply overcome their fear.”As they reproduce and eat on mopane trees, which thrive in hot, arid regions of southern Africa, mopanes are also environmentally benign because they don’t need any additional water or land. According to nutritionist Mpho Tshukudu, they are an excellent source of protein than many other foods available.”It has a lot of protein, healthy fats, and minerals, particularly iron. It has more iron than the priciest steak, “She stated.
