13% of UK respondents unlikely to consume insect-based foods due to disgust factor, despite potential sustainability benefits.
A UK survey, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, reveals that only 13% of respondents would regularly consume insects due to a "disgust factor". Insect-based foods could contribute to more sustainable food production, reducing the carbon footprint of UK consumers. Food production contributes to up to a quarter of human greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock being a significant contributor.
May 13, 2024
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