Telemundo Doubles Down On Their Bug-eating Advocacies

Kathleen Krumhansl | January 26, 2023
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RAUL TORRES: Experts say that in addition to their high protein content, the consumption of insects will be crucial against the climate emergency. Compared to beef production, (insects) consume very little water.

IRAD SANTACRUZ, PRE HISPANIC FOOD RESEARCHER: Those 100 grams of (grasshoppers) consume just 0.01 ml of water, compared to 100 grams of beef, which consumer some 20 to 30 liters of water…

TORRES: Besides, insects take up little space. Cows take up a lot, and they pollute with gases. But the main thing is that (insects) are exquisite. Mirelle prepared a (grasshoppers) quesadilla, same as the ancient Mexicans. To many, this is the food of the future- which is in the past of many peoples such as the Mexicans. That´s why we put some hot salsa on it, and let´s eat. 

 

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