Insects on the Space Menu

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Insects are being considered as a reliable food source for long-duration space missions due to their adaptability and nutritional richness.
Humans consume over 2000 species of insects globally, highlighting their potential as a sustainable food option.
The European Space Agency is researching how microgravity affects insects' life cycles, physiology, and reproduction.
Historical experiments show insects like fruit flies, ants, and water bears can survive and reproduce in space conditions.
Insects such as crickets and mealworms are nutritious, offering high protein, fatty acids, and vitamins comparable to meat.
Cricket flour, used in products like bread and pasta, has been authorized for human consumption in Europe.
Current research is limited by short experiment durations and scattered data, prompting new studies on insects in microgravity.

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