China News Service, September 16 According to Japanese media reports, insects are attracting attention as a new source of nutrition to solve the world‘s food shortage problem. A few days ago, the “Fried Insect” vending machine was unveiled in front of a store in Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Insect food sold in Japanese “fried insects” vending machines.Image source: Screenshot of NHK report
According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), this vending machine is located in front of a store selling tropical fish in Miyaki Town, Saga Prefecture. The “fried insects” sold include 12 kinds of bottled insects including moth larvae, crickets, and Japanese dragon lice. .
The bottle contains 20 to 30 fried insects according to the type, and the price is 1,000 yen per bottle.
According to the store, this is the first time that a vending machine selling insect food has been installed in Saga Prefecture.
Mr. Takahiko Koga, who set up the vending machine, said: “People were very far away from insects at first, but they tasted delicious. Insects are rich in protein and minerals, and they are rich in nutrients. I hope they can be popularized as a kind of food that needs to be developed. Come.”
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