How Are Bugs Sold as Eatings Kilt?

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Insects are fasted for a while so they clear out whatever was in their intestinal system. Then, most commonly, they are then frozen. That's how it's done most commonly. But is freezing feasible for the future? It's pretty easy to get a freezer. As we scale up, that's getting harder. Like, youre losing efficiency if as you scale to large, larger scales,. like and so farms are looking other ways that are going to be less humane. And so fighting against each other is so counterproductive. By having these sort of slaughter ethics, i think it's a way that we can get more of them on board with our goals.

DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE APOCALYPSE? Okay cool. No matter what your diet, get this episode in your ears. Entomophagy Anthropologist Dr. Julie Lesnik -- an enthusiastic expert on bug eating -- breaks down the human past, present and future of insect cuisine for our surging population. If you're considering cutting back on meat, or if you're a vegan helping others explore more sustainable options, Dr. Lesnik will get you pumped as hell for changing mindsets. We talk about grasshopper tacos, ant omelettes, the nature of life, humane bug slaughter, water conservation, deep-fried scorpions, at-home mealworm farming, cricket chips, protein needs and the cultural biases that are literally killing us. Also: termite farts.

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