A new EU regulation allows the larvae of the Tenebrio molitor - commonly known as the mealworm - to be mixed into various ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Mealworms are a healthy, nutritious snack full of protein that help hens lay a lot of eggs ...

Would you eat food made with worms? Starting this week, certain products may legally contain mealworm powder, as the European Commission has officially approved its use for the next five years.

The bacteria living in the mealworms' gut help them break down the complex polymers in plastic. Microbial communities, ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted an assessment in 2023 and concluded that the UV-treated mealworm larva powder is safe for consumption under the proposed conditions and levels of ...