SINGAPORE – Insects may soon be approved for sale in Singapore, but food sellers should not let up on hygiene standards, as a proposed law will require them to prove that an insect ingredient in their dish is an intentional choice – and not a result of contamination.
Come June 2024, 16 types of insects – including crickets, honeybees, silkworms and grasshoppers – will receive the green light from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to be listed on menus here.
This is in line with recommendations from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation promoting insects for human consumption, as they are a rich source of protein and can feed the world’s growing population in a more affordable and sustainable way.
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