Critter Comforts – could Cockroach protein be the new cool?

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How does slurping on a Cockroach smoothie sound? If that sounds like your type of milkshake, then your in luck.

An article published in a leading biology journal released this month, points to a protein found in a certain species of Cockroach, that has three time the nutritional value as the equivalent found in Cows milk.

Experts say insects are fast becoming a viable option as a stable food source. We find out what the benefits would be from taking a dive into the hive.

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