Farm Bugs on Your Desk and...Eat Them

The video explores the unconventional use of mealworms as a food source, guided by Katrina, an industrial designer aiming to revolutionize food with the world's first desktop worm farm. Mealworms offer high protein content similar to beef but with a lower environmental impact. Despite the benefits, consumer acceptance remains a challenge due to cultural perceptions. The desktop worm farm allows individuals to grow and harvest mealworms easily, targeting those interested in sustainable food sources. The market is growing, but overcoming the 'ick' factor is crucial for wider adoption.

What unique dish were the Hong Kong diners enjoying?

• Tomato salsa with roasted mealworms

• Spaghetti with crickets

• Soup with ants

• Salad with grasshoppers

What is the primary goal of Katrina's desktop worm farm?

• To breed butterflies

• To produce honey

• To grow mealworms for food

• To cultivate mushrooms

How does the protein content of mealworms compare to beef?

• Mealworms have less protein than beef

• Mealworms have the same protein content as beef

• Mealworms have more protein than beef

• Mealworms have no protein

Which regions are seeing a rise in insect farming to meet demand?

• Africa and South America

• Europe and the US

• Middle East and North Africa

• Australia and New Zealand

What is a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of insect-based foods?

• The 'ick factor'

• Limited availability of insects

• Lack of nutritional value

• High cost of production