The squeeze on milk and meat continues...

[Cowabunga]

Some don't feel the need to brag about it unlike you

You on the other hand can do nothing but attack the messenger. Beware, this one bites back. Hard.

 

[Cowabunga]

I'm sure it could, with adaptions, they are pretty versatile animals.
There is significant interest in insect protein as feed additives to replace soy, although insects could be fed directly to humans, were it not for the........"marketing problem"

That marketing problem sure works for me.

 

[Henarar]

You on the other hand can do nothing but attack the messenger. Beware, this one bites back. Hard.

Don't shoot the messenger just because you don't like the message

 

[SteveHants]

That marketing problem sure works for me.

It's highly digestible, and we are quite happy to eat the insects very close relatives, the crustacean.....

 

[Cowabunga]

Don't shoot the messenger just because you don't like the message

That is precisely what you have been doing and it does you no favours. It just makes you look childish and immature.
See, I told you I bite back.

 

[Cowabunga]

It's highly digestible, and we are quite happy to eat the insects very close relatives, the crustacean.....

Not me mate! All bottom feeders and slimy critters are out and so is cucumber.

 

[Henarar]

That is precisely what you have been doing and it does you no favours. It just makes you look childish and immature.
See, I told you I bite back.

Just cos you don't like the message about what you are don't shoot the messenger it makes you look even more of a big head

 

[Hilly]

Can I appeal for calm please !

 

[Top Tip.]

They weren't talking about soya derived.

Where was the protein coming from if not from soya?

 

[Cowabunga]

Just cos you don't like the message about what you are don't shoot the messenger it makes you look even more of a big head

Case proven. You just can't hold your own in a debate so like so many other similar people, just post rubbish. If you have nothing to contribute, why post or even read?

 

[Henarar]

Case proven. You just can't hold your own in a debate so like so many other similar people, just post rubbish. If you have nothing to contribute, why post or even read?

Not my fault you don't like the message thats your problem not mine and I don't dance to your twisted tune I can tell you that much for nothing

 

[SteveHants]

Not me mate! All bottom feeders and slimy critters are out and so is cucumber.

In a past existence, I studied and was then employed within the aquaculture industry. Penaeid shrimp (that's tiger prawns to the UK) are cultured and consumed in the millions of tons.

So, you're definitely the odd man out there.....

 

[Cowabunga]

Where was the protein coming from if not from soya?

I believe that there are many possible protein sources ranging from other legumes to yeasts, to sea greens to lord knows what. I do not believe that sources of protein are a significant issue. Heck they might even harvest and process grass or wheat for its protein. Who knows what all the money being pumped in to research in this area will come up with? Ten years ago there was basically Quorn. Now we are on the cusp of many new products that will be virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Have a look at the video posted early on once more if you are not convinced.

 

[Hilly]

A feed merchant told me 3 years ago they were looking into insects for protein for animal feed, could it spread disease ?

 

[SteveHants]

I believe that there are many possible protein sources ranging from other legumes to yeasts, to sea greens to lord knows what. I do not believe that sources of protein are a significant issue. Heck they might even harvest and process grass or wheat for its protein. Who knows what all the money being pumped in to research in this area will come up with? Ten years ago there was basically Quorn. Now we are on the cusp of many new products that will be virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Have a look at the video posted early on once more if you are not convinced.

Blood meal, feather meal......

 

[Hilly]

I believe that there are many possible protein sources ranging from other legumes to yeasts, to sea greens to lord knows what. I do not believe that sources of protein are a significant issue. Heck they might even harvest and process grass or wheat for its protein. Who knows what all the money being pumped in to research in this area will come up with? Ten years ago there was basically Quorn. Now we are on the cusp of many new products that will be virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Have a look at the video posted early on once more if you are not convinced.

It will have to be a sustainable source

 

[Macsky]

Modern foods will be cheaper and superior to animal-derived foods. The cost
of modern food products will be half that of animal products and they will
be superior in every functional attribute – more nutritious, tastier, and more
convenient with much greater variety. Nutritional benefits could have a profound
impact on health, both in a reduction in foodborne illness and in conditions
such as heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes that are estimated to cost
the U.S. $1.7 trillion every year.

I don’t think I’ve ever read such tosh, where did you copy that from?

I would be utterly dehumanising to urge this cachd upon folk.

 

[SteveHants]

A feed merchant told me 3 years ago they were looking into insects for protein for animal feed, could it spread disease ?

Still ongoing, there's an Irish company developing fly protein currently - maggot farms could be very sustainable.

Edited to add: as feed, not for humans.

 

[Cowabunga]

In a past existence, I studied and was then employed within the aquaculture industry. Penaeid shrimp (that's tiger prawns to the UK) are cultured and consumed in the millions of tons.

So, you're definitely the odd man out there.....

I don't care. I'm not going to eat the things. My wife and daughter love them though but may baulk at insects, or bugs as I prefer to call them. Give me artificial meat any day as long as they are not made or real juicy bugs.

 

[Top Tip.]

Still ongoing, there's an Irish company developing fly protein currently - maggot farms could be very sustainable.

Would that qualify as vegan??