Maybe we should force-feed a few of these “elites” and fatten them up for pig-food for us to eat pork.
Jim Veenbaas
1 year ago
As a very strident opponent of net zero, I actually think this is a nothing burger. As long as packages are properly labeled, we are free not to buy these products. The real issue is govt shutting down farms and livestock operations. It’s coming to Holland and will spread across the west.
As a very strident opponent of net zero, I actually think this is a nothing burger. As long as packages are properly labeled, we are free not to buy these products. The real issue is govt shutting down farms and livestock operations. It’s coming to Holland and will spread across the west.
chris Barton
1 year ago
I’m sure its just a crazy conspiracy theory wink wink.
chris Barton
1 year ago
I’m sure its just a crazy conspiracy theory wink wink.
Jacqueline Burns
1 year ago
Cochineal / Carmine or its E Number equivalent, are NOT permitted in Kosher foods, along with a number of other ingredients from non-permitted animal or shellfish origins hidden behind E numbers, for this exact reason. The fact that pork & shellfish, even with modern refrigeration, are still the commonest ways to get salmonella might explain why Jews survive despite repeated attempts to kill them off!
Jacqueline Burns
1 year ago
Cochineal / Carmine or its E Number equivalent, are NOT permitted in Kosher foods, along with a number of other ingredients from non-permitted animal or shellfish origins hidden behind E numbers, for this exact reason. The fact that pork & shellfish, even with modern refrigeration, are still the commonest ways to get salmonella might explain why Jews survive despite repeated attempts to kill them off!
Alexander Grech
1 year ago
When I see politicians eating it,may be I try it.
Alexander Grech
1 year ago
When I see politicians eating it,may be I try it.
Martin Smith
1 year ago
I heard that to produce the equivalent protein of a single cow 300,000 crickets would be required. Some people are repulsed by the shambles, but what would a cricket farm look like in a post ruminant world?
Martin Smith
1 year ago
I heard that to produce the equivalent protein of a single cow 300,000 crickets would be required. Some people are repulsed by the shambles, but what would a cricket farm look like in a post ruminant world?
Gary Burchill
1 year ago
It’s all about get it very cheap and sell high, money money money, that’s the bottom line!
Gary Burchill
1 year ago
It’s all about get it very cheap and sell high, money money money, that’s the bottom line!
Mint Julip
1 year ago
Well that’s certainly going to make life harder for vegans. One wonders how much of this stuff is actually being used today, hidden in the tiny print on the back of the package? It’s hard enough trying to steer clear of palm oil, but powdered insects in flour products – there’d be no escape. No doubt these novel ingredients will be disguised with bland, harmless sounding names or numbers, as I can’t imagine anyone (apart from those actively seeking a more deprived, Spartan existence as per recommended by the WEF) is gagging to eat this muck, though may succumb to gagging once informed as to the contents of that tasty pizza they’ve just consumed.
Well that’s certainly going to make life harder for vegans. One wonders how much of this stuff is actually being used today, hidden in the tiny print on the back of the package? It’s hard enough trying to steer clear of palm oil, but powdered insects in flour products – there’d be no escape. No doubt these novel ingredients will be disguised with bland, harmless sounding names or numbers, as I can’t imagine anyone (apart from those actively seeking a more deprived, Spartan existence as per recommended by the WEF) is gagging to eat this muck, though may succumb to gagging once informed as to the contents of that tasty pizza they’ve just consumed.
David Graham
1 year ago
It doesn’t feel as wholesome as honey. Then again some people eat molluscs. The main concern might be more about the degree of processing.
David Graham
1 year ago
It doesn’t feel as wholesome as honey. Then again some people eat molluscs. The main concern might be more about the degree of processing.
Robbie K
1 year ago
Tbh it seems marginally better than lips, connective tissue and sphincters.
You mean, I don’t agree with your narrative. That’s correct, I don’t. Net zero is necessary but unrealistic, it won’t happen in my lifetime so it’s fillet steak all the way baby.
It’s not a question of agreeing or disagreeing with my “narrative”. If Bill and Klaus say jump, you will jump.
“fillet steak all the way baby”
Good luck with that you clown. When your personal carbon allowance enables you a 2 oz portion of offal once a week, don’t come crying to me.
It’s not a question of agreeing or disagreeing with my “narrative”. If Bill and Klaus say jump, you will jump.
“fillet steak all the way baby”
Good luck with that you clown. When your personal carbon allowance enables you a 2 oz portion of offal once a week, don’t come crying to me.
You mean, I don’t agree with your narrative. That’s correct, I don’t. Net zero is necessary but unrealistic, it won’t happen in my lifetime so it’s fillet steak all the way baby.
Tbh it seems marginally better than lips, connective tissue and sphincters.
julianne kenny
1 year ago
Insects have been on the menu at street stalls in Thailand Malaysia etc for hundreds of years…:) Had a lovely experience coming through airport security on my way home from a working trip when I forgot to declare a paper bag of same in my luggage. They stopped me due to the stench from my luggage. Couldnt fathom where it came from until they unpacked my case. Not for the faint hearted or weak stomach but crunchy and delicious off the pan!
Well, I think that it’s important to distinguish between things that you do voluntarily and knowingly, on the one hand, and things that are imposed on you, potentially leaving you with reduced or no possibility to make an informed choice (the small print in the long list of ingredients on the label).
An important difference, I would say.
Absolutely.
I’ve tried locusts and mopane worms. OK, but (like crocodile meat), not anxious to have more.
I wouldn’t want our Beloved Leaders telling me what I must eat, even if it was Wagyu beef steaks at their expense.
But don’t imagine that we can shrug it off and choose ‘No’, as several commenters here suggest.
If it doesn’t coincide with the virtue signalling (and brown envelope ridden) scheme to save the Planet, NOT eating bugs will be a rocky path to travel. Don’t agree? Just ask the folk who refused Gene Therapy jabs. How did their aspirations to carry on as normal work out?
Now they have that experience, how do you think they’ll make things work out for dissenters next time? Easier or more challenging?
Absolutely.
I’ve tried locusts and mopane worms. OK, but (like crocodile meat), not anxious to have more.
I wouldn’t want our Beloved Leaders telling me what I must eat, even if it was Wagyu beef steaks at their expense.
But don’t imagine that we can shrug it off and choose ‘No’, as several commenters here suggest.
If it doesn’t coincide with the virtue signalling (and brown envelope ridden) scheme to save the Planet, NOT eating bugs will be a rocky path to travel. Don’t agree? Just ask the folk who refused Gene Therapy jabs. How did their aspirations to carry on as normal work out?
Now they have that experience, how do you think they’ll make things work out for dissenters next time? Easier or more challenging?
Well, I think that it’s important to distinguish between things that you do voluntarily and knowingly, on the one hand, and things that are imposed on you, potentially leaving you with reduced or no possibility to make an informed choice (the small print in the long list of ingredients on the label).
An important difference, I would say.
julianne kenny
1 year ago
Insects have been on the menu at street stalls in Thailand Malaysia etc for hundreds of years…:) Had a lovely experience coming through airport security on my way home from a working trip when I forgot to declare a paper bag of same in my luggage. They stopped me due to the stench from my luggage. Couldnt fathom where it came from until they unpacked my case. Not for the faint hearted or weak stomach but crunchy and delicious off the pan!
Linda Hutchinson
1 year ago
Ok, what is the problem? Are people being forced to eat them? If anyone wants to eat insects for their protein content, I see no reason why they should be prevented from doing so. If you’re offered them don’t want them, just leave them on your plate; I’ve been offered plenty of stuff that I either don’t like or don’t want to eat.
That is all very well when you know they are there but not all ingredients are listed on the packets/tins/bottles etc. If you ask most people what cochineal is, they will answer (correctly) a food colouring but will not know it is made from crushed beetles!
So what if crushed insects are used in foods? They’re probably less injurious to health than some of the other things put into processed foods. Also, everyone that I know knows what cochineal is; I was even told at school in cookery class.
So what if crushed insects are used in foods? They’re probably less injurious to health than some of the other things put into processed foods. Also, everyone that I know knows what cochineal is; I was even told at school in cookery class.
That is all very well when you know they are there but not all ingredients are listed on the packets/tins/bottles etc. If you ask most people what cochineal is, they will answer (correctly) a food colouring but will not know it is made from crushed beetles!
Ok, what is the problem? Are people being forced to eat them? If anyone wants to eat insects for their protein content, I see no reason why they should be prevented from doing so. If you’re offered them don’t want them, just leave them on your plate; I’ve been offered plenty of stuff that I either don’t like or don’t want to eat.
Maybe we should force-feed a few of these “elites” and fatten them up for pig-food for us to eat pork.
And ban private flights or houses bigger than five bedrooms. All to stop global warming, am sure they would wholeheartedly support it!
Net Zero. The neo-Marxist gift that just keeps on giving. Or rather, taking; £2.5 Trillion in the UK alone.
https://johnsullivan.substack.com/p/the-dummies-guide-to-uk-net-zero
And ban private flights or houses bigger than five bedrooms. All to stop global warming, am sure they would wholeheartedly support it!
Net Zero. The neo-Marxist gift that just keeps on giving. Or rather, taking; £2.5 Trillion in the UK alone.
https://johnsullivan.substack.com/p/the-dummies-guide-to-uk-net-zero
Maybe we should force-feed a few of these “elites” and fatten them up for pig-food for us to eat pork.
As a very strident opponent of net zero, I actually think this is a nothing burger. As long as packages are properly labeled, we are free not to buy these products. The real issue is govt shutting down farms and livestock operations. It’s coming to Holland and will spread across the west.
Nothing like good old complacent naivete to ensure that your children and grandchildren live in neo-Marxist tyranny.
https://johnsullivan.substack.com/p/the-dummies-guide-to-uk-net-zero
Not that it will matter to those who suffer, but it’s neo-liberal tyranny.
Not that it will matter to those who suffer, but it’s neo-liberal tyranny.
How will we know if we’re eating out?
Nothing like good old complacent naivete to ensure that your children and grandchildren live in neo-Marxist tyranny.
https://johnsullivan.substack.com/p/the-dummies-guide-to-uk-net-zero
How will we know if we’re eating out?
As a very strident opponent of net zero, I actually think this is a nothing burger. As long as packages are properly labeled, we are free not to buy these products. The real issue is govt shutting down farms and livestock operations. It’s coming to Holland and will spread across the west.
I’m sure its just a crazy conspiracy theory wink wink.
I’m sure its just a crazy conspiracy theory wink wink.
Cochineal / Carmine or its E Number equivalent, are NOT permitted in Kosher foods, along with a number of other ingredients from non-permitted animal or shellfish origins hidden behind E numbers, for this exact reason. The fact that pork & shellfish, even with modern refrigeration, are still the commonest ways to get salmonella might explain why Jews survive despite repeated attempts to kill them off!
Cochineal / Carmine or its E Number equivalent, are NOT permitted in Kosher foods, along with a number of other ingredients from non-permitted animal or shellfish origins hidden behind E numbers, for this exact reason. The fact that pork & shellfish, even with modern refrigeration, are still the commonest ways to get salmonella might explain why Jews survive despite repeated attempts to kill them off!
When I see politicians eating it,may be I try it.
When I see politicians eating it,may be I try it.
I heard that to produce the equivalent protein of a single cow 300,000 crickets would be required. Some people are repulsed by the shambles, but what would a cricket farm look like in a post ruminant world?
I heard that to produce the equivalent protein of a single cow 300,000 crickets would be required. Some people are repulsed by the shambles, but what would a cricket farm look like in a post ruminant world?
It’s all about get it very cheap and sell high, money money money, that’s the bottom line!
It’s all about get it very cheap and sell high, money money money, that’s the bottom line!
Well that’s certainly going to make life harder for vegans. One wonders how much of this stuff is actually being used today, hidden in the tiny print on the back of the package? It’s hard enough trying to steer clear of palm oil, but powdered insects in flour products – there’d be no escape. No doubt these novel ingredients will be disguised with bland, harmless sounding names or numbers, as I can’t imagine anyone (apart from those actively seeking a more deprived, Spartan existence as per recommended by the WEF) is gagging to eat this muck, though may succumb to gagging once informed as to the contents of that tasty pizza they’ve just consumed.
Why will it make life harder for vegans?
Why will it make life harder for vegans?
Well that’s certainly going to make life harder for vegans. One wonders how much of this stuff is actually being used today, hidden in the tiny print on the back of the package? It’s hard enough trying to steer clear of palm oil, but powdered insects in flour products – there’d be no escape. No doubt these novel ingredients will be disguised with bland, harmless sounding names or numbers, as I can’t imagine anyone (apart from those actively seeking a more deprived, Spartan existence as per recommended by the WEF) is gagging to eat this muck, though may succumb to gagging once informed as to the contents of that tasty pizza they’ve just consumed.
It doesn’t feel as wholesome as honey. Then again some people eat molluscs. The main concern might be more about the degree of processing.
It doesn’t feel as wholesome as honey. Then again some people eat molluscs. The main concern might be more about the degree of processing.
Tbh it seems marginally better than lips, connective tissue and sphincters.
Something tells me you just don’t quite get it …
You mean, I don’t agree with your narrative. That’s correct, I don’t. Net zero is necessary but unrealistic, it won’t happen in my lifetime so it’s fillet steak all the way baby.
It’s not a question of agreeing or disagreeing with my “narrative”. If Bill and Klaus say jump, you will jump.
“fillet steak all the way baby”
Good luck with that you clown. When your personal carbon allowance enables you a 2 oz portion of offal once a week, don’t come crying to me.
It’s not a question of agreeing or disagreeing with my “narrative”. If Bill and Klaus say jump, you will jump.
“fillet steak all the way baby”
Good luck with that you clown. When your personal carbon allowance enables you a 2 oz portion of offal once a week, don’t come crying to me.
You mean, I don’t agree with your narrative. That’s correct, I don’t. Net zero is necessary but unrealistic, it won’t happen in my lifetime so it’s fillet steak all the way baby.
Something tells me you just don’t quite get it …
Tbh it seems marginally better than lips, connective tissue and sphincters.
Insects have been on the menu at street stalls in Thailand Malaysia etc for hundreds of years…:) Had a lovely experience coming through airport security on my way home from a working trip when I forgot to declare a paper bag of same in my luggage. They stopped me due to the stench from my luggage. Couldnt fathom where it came from until they unpacked my case. Not for the faint hearted or weak stomach but crunchy and delicious off the pan!
Well, I think that it’s important to distinguish between things that you do voluntarily and knowingly, on the one hand, and things that are imposed on you, potentially leaving you with reduced or no possibility to make an informed choice (the small print in the long list of ingredients on the label).
An important difference, I would say.
Absolutely.
I’ve tried locusts and mopane worms. OK, but (like crocodile meat), not anxious to have more.
I wouldn’t want our Beloved Leaders telling me what I must eat, even if it was Wagyu beef steaks at their expense.
But don’t imagine that we can shrug it off and choose ‘No’, as several commenters here suggest.
If it doesn’t coincide with the virtue signalling (and brown envelope ridden) scheme to save the Planet, NOT eating bugs will be a rocky path to travel. Don’t agree? Just ask the folk who refused Gene Therapy jabs. How did their aspirations to carry on as normal work out?
Now they have that experience, how do you think they’ll make things work out for dissenters next time? Easier or more challenging?
Absolutely.
I’ve tried locusts and mopane worms. OK, but (like crocodile meat), not anxious to have more.
I wouldn’t want our Beloved Leaders telling me what I must eat, even if it was Wagyu beef steaks at their expense.
But don’t imagine that we can shrug it off and choose ‘No’, as several commenters here suggest.
If it doesn’t coincide with the virtue signalling (and brown envelope ridden) scheme to save the Planet, NOT eating bugs will be a rocky path to travel. Don’t agree? Just ask the folk who refused Gene Therapy jabs. How did their aspirations to carry on as normal work out?
Now they have that experience, how do you think they’ll make things work out for dissenters next time? Easier or more challenging?
Well, I think that it’s important to distinguish between things that you do voluntarily and knowingly, on the one hand, and things that are imposed on you, potentially leaving you with reduced or no possibility to make an informed choice (the small print in the long list of ingredients on the label).
An important difference, I would say.
Insects have been on the menu at street stalls in Thailand Malaysia etc for hundreds of years…:) Had a lovely experience coming through airport security on my way home from a working trip when I forgot to declare a paper bag of same in my luggage. They stopped me due to the stench from my luggage. Couldnt fathom where it came from until they unpacked my case. Not for the faint hearted or weak stomach but crunchy and delicious off the pan!
Ok, what is the problem? Are people being forced to eat them? If anyone wants to eat insects for their protein content, I see no reason why they should be prevented from doing so. If you’re offered them don’t want them, just leave them on your plate; I’ve been offered plenty of stuff that I either don’t like or don’t want to eat.
You will eat bugs and you will be happy.
That is all very well when you know they are there but not all ingredients are listed on the packets/tins/bottles etc. If you ask most people what cochineal is, they will answer (correctly) a food colouring but will not know it is made from crushed beetles!
So what if crushed insects are used in foods? They’re probably less injurious to health than some of the other things put into processed foods. Also, everyone that I know knows what cochineal is; I was even told at school in cookery class.
What the eye doesn’t see the heart doesn’t grieve over.
So what if crushed insects are used in foods? They’re probably less injurious to health than some of the other things put into processed foods. Also, everyone that I know knows what cochineal is; I was even told at school in cookery class.
What the eye doesn’t see the heart doesn’t grieve over.
At this stage of the game, *no one* should be this delusional.
The illusion of choice.
EXACTLY.
You will eat bugs and you will be happy.
That is all very well when you know they are there but not all ingredients are listed on the packets/tins/bottles etc. If you ask most people what cochineal is, they will answer (correctly) a food colouring but will not know it is made from crushed beetles!
At this stage of the game, *no one* should be this delusional.
The illusion of choice.
EXACTLY.
Ok, what is the problem? Are people being forced to eat them? If anyone wants to eat insects for their protein content, I see no reason why they should be prevented from doing so. If you’re offered them don’t want them, just leave them on your plate; I’ve been offered plenty of stuff that I either don’t like or don’t want to eat.