Yes, we might finally be eating insects in Singapore, but it’s not that scary.
You see, at the end of 2022, the Singapore Food Agency conducted a public consultation on the regulation of insects and insect products.
Last year, they said that 16 species of insects, such as crickets, silkworms, and grasshoppers, would receive the green light for consumption in the second half of 2023.
So, are we eating insects now?
No, because they said they are finalising the implementation details and aim to introduce a regulatory framework in the first half of this year.
So far, there haven’t been any updates.
But we might be eating them very soon. Watch this video to know more:
Now, before that…
Why eat insects in the first place?
You see, farming and eating insects have been encouraged by Westerners because why not, right?
They’re everywhere, healthy, and a norm in some other cultures.
In other countries, people eat them, but not usually whole.
Instead, those insects can be ground into flour, so even if you don’t want to eat a whole grasshopper, you can eat a grasshopper burger or a cockroach protein bar.
Also, insects might have better nutrients, which I’ll explain later.
So, what’s next?
The first half of the year is almost over, and this article appears.
Sources, such as restaurants and insect suppliers, have told CNA that it’s coming soon, maybe as early as next month (July 2024).
So yes: having insects for lunch is almost a reality very, very soon.
Interestingly, eating insects is good for the environment and body, and they taste relatively good.
It helps the planet as insects are more environmentally friendly to breed and take less resources to grow.
But what’s more important is that they’re relatively healthy with a good amount of protein and healthy fats.
They also they contain fibre, a super nutrient that meats usually don’t have.
Usually, we can only get fibre from plant-based food, so if you’re a carnivore, you typically need more.
However, note that insect fibre is different from plant-based ones.
In addition, if cooked the right way, they can taste well (at least according to others).
Disagree? You can post your opinion soon; maybe, say, in July 2024?