Alternative proteins

Tofu: never judge a food by its political reputation

Think outside the white plastic box. Here is a carnivore’s guide to tofu

Snakes can tolerate high temperatures and drought, reproduce quickly, and grow far faster than traditional sources of animal protein while consuming a lot less food.

Snakes on a plate: pythons are being touted as a protein alternative

While a plant-based diet is often recommended to curb the growing demand for meat, some feel reptiles have been overlooked as an option

House of Seafood is one restaurant offering insect-incorporated dishes.

Crispy crawlies on the menu

The Singapore Food Agency approved 16 insect species for human consumption on Jul 8. Here are how restaurants and food manufacturers are turning critters into delicacies. 

House of Seafood’s Francis Ng with plates of toasted insects. He will roll out 30 dishes featuring insects at its Punggol outlet once SFA approval is granted.

Crunch some crickets: Insects on the menu at some bars and restaurants in Singapore

A number of operators have seen keen interest in such items ahead of official nod

Cricket chips by CricketOne's sister brand Rec Rec. The Vietnamese startup has already seen interest from over 30 Singapore-based companies.

Insect protein players abuzz with excitement over upcoming Singapore regulatory nod

Republic’s reputation for food safety also expected to be springboard for brands to go overseas

Asia’s protein buyers need to boost efforts to reduce sustainability risks in their supply chains to protect and create value for themselves, as well as investors and lenders, the report says.

F&N, Sheng Siong, QAF among Asian food procurers that fall short of investors’ sustainability standards: report

Companies, on average, scored best in labour and just transition issues, it says

Those hoping that human entomophagy will lead to more sustainable global food systems should be careful what they wish for.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup

Insect farming means we are going to eat more meat, not less

The Singapore Food Agency has extended its deadline to approve 16 species of insects for human consumption to the first half of 2024.

Potential for insects not just as food for the table but also in supplements and feed

THE buzz in insect farming is loudest around alternative proteins, but some regional startups are finding better opportunities in the production of insect-derived ingredients for health supplements an...

Next on the menu is fresh poached prawns garnished with silkworm pupae.

Creepy crawlies or culinary delights: The buzz around South-east Asia’s booming bug business 

Thailand dominates the industry; Cambodia and Laos among the largest consumers of insects in the region

Producing synthetic dairy through fermentation uses less water and emits fewer greenhouse gases than conventional dairy production.

Startups are producing real dairy without a cow in sight

Can precision fermentation eat plant-based milk’s lunch?