After the worms, the European Union allows the sale of migratory locusts as food

The European Commission on Friday authorized the release of migratory locusts on the market as food, the second insect recognized by the European Union as a type of food after mealworms.

The European Union's executive authority said in a statement that the locust migratory (Locosta migratoria) will be available frozen, dried or powdered, and sold as a snack, or as an ingredient in a number of food products.

Allowing the sale of migratory locusts comes after obtaining the green light from the European Food Safety Authority, and the vote of the member states in approval.

Last June, the European Union took a decision for the first time to authorize the sale of an insect as food, "meal worms".

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) considers insects to be very nutritious and healthy foods, as they are rich in fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, fiber and minerals.

As for the European Union, it considered it as part of its "farm to fork" strategy as an alternative source of protein that could provide a more sustainable diet.

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