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What is the efficiency of insects in producing protein compared to chickens?
What is the efficiency of insects in producing protein compared to chickens?
Twice as efficient
How does the greenhouse gas methane production of insects compare to conventional livestock?
How does the greenhouse gas methane production of insects compare to conventional livestock?
A tenth
What is the proportion of an insect that can be eaten compared to a cow or a chicken?
What is the proportion of an insect that can be eaten compared to a cow or a chicken?
Almost all
What is the main barrier to the consumption of insect protein?
What is the main barrier to the consumption of insect protein?
Why won't Europeans consider eating bugs?
Why won't Europeans consider eating bugs?
What are the properties that make insects an attractive food source?
What are the properties that make insects an attractive food source?
What role does history play in Europeans' aversion to eating bugs?
What role does history play in Europeans' aversion to eating bugs?
What are the cultural reasons behind the aversion to eating insects in the West?
What are the cultural reasons behind the aversion to eating insects in the West?
Why is the ecological impact of the demand for meat unsustainable?
Why is the ecological impact of the demand for meat unsustainable?
How has the indiscriminate use of pesticides affected the perception and availability of edible insects?
How has the indiscriminate use of pesticides affected the perception and availability of edible insects?
What are the advantages of using insects as a protein source compared to conventional livestock?
What are the advantages of using insects as a protein source compared to conventional livestock?
How does the perception of lobsters relate to the potential acceptance of insects as a food source?
How does the perception of lobsters relate to the potential acceptance of insects as a food source?
What is the current status of adding insect protein to other food, and what is the main obstacle to its widespread consumption?
What is the current status of adding insect protein to other food, and what is the main obstacle to its widespread consumption?
What is the potential solution to the challenge of making insect protein consumption more widespread?
What is the potential solution to the challenge of making insect protein consumption more widespread?
What are the main factors contributing to Europeans' aversion to eating bugs?
What are the main factors contributing to Europeans' aversion to eating bugs?
How has the historical association with pests affected the perception of bugs in Europe and North America?
How has the historical association with pests affected the perception of bugs in Europe and North America?
What role does geography play in the lack of consideration of bugs as a food source in Europe?
What role does geography play in the lack of consideration of bugs as a food source in Europe?
How do cultural perceptions influence the acceptance of bugs as food in the West?
How do cultural perceptions influence the acceptance of bugs as food in the West?
Why are insects an attractive food source?
Why are insects an attractive food source?
What is the ecological impact of the demand for meat, and why is it unsustainable?
What is the ecological impact of the demand for meat, and why is it unsustainable?
