VOICED : Cricket radiatori? Insect pasta takes off in France

A small company in the Vosges region of France has been producing pasta with insect flour, including cricket and grasshopper varieties. Inspired by a local firm selling insect flour, the company uses a mix of spelt and cricket flour to create their pasta. The production process involves careful handling due to the fragility of the spelt flour. The pasta is marketed for its health benefits, offering high-quality proteins suitable for those lacking iron or magnesium. The company has expanded its workforce, indicating growing consumer interest in insect-based foods.

What inspired the company in the Vosges region to start making pasta with insects?

• A scientific study on insect nutrition.

• A local firm began selling insect flour.

• A government initiative to promote insect consumption.

• A popular TV show about insect cuisine.

Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in the insect pasta?

• Cricket flour

• Eggs

• Spelt flour

• Rice flour

Why is the pasta described as fragile?

• It is stored in a humid environment.

• It is cooked at a low temperature.

• It contains a high amount of water.

• It is made with spelt flour.

What are some of the health benefits of consuming insect pasta?

• Low in calories

• High in carbohydrates

• Contains artificial flavors

• Rich in high-quality proteins

What recent change has the company made due to the pasta's popularity?

• Reduced production hours

• Moved to a larger facility

• Expanded its workforce

• Stopped using insect flour