o Explanation of how some cultures have eaten insects for centuries. Showing resources and mentioning authors and examples
o Examples of countries where eating insects is common today and trends and examples from Europe. Video resources from e.g. Asian common dishes and ways/presentations for consumption.
Video – A Brief History of Eating Insects
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Unit 2-What Are Edible Insects?
Introduction to common edible insects like crickets and mealworms. That said, more focus on: Which are the EU approved? listed and description
Brief explanation of how they are prepared.
Video – What Are Edible Insects?
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Unit 3 – Benefits of Eating Insects
Introductory explanation of why insects are good for the environment (saving water, space, etc.). Providing figures and examples. External info sources will be quoted to underpin statements
General exposition of health benefits, like being rich in protein. Underpinned by scientific resources.
Video – Benefits of Eating Insects
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Unit 4 – Insects in European Cuisine?
Live shooting of a Cooking Chef Teacher in a class, talking about the potential use of alternative insects-based ingredients for European dishes, for example, switching flour or pasta for insects-based alternatives
The Chef will cook a recipe using these insect-based ingredients, and explain the recipe: live recording cooking class in a kitchen
Video – Insects in European Cuisine?
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What Do People Think About Eating Insects?
Live shooting of a cooking class where trainees will taste a dish made using insect-based ingredients.
Testimonials about their expectations and the reality after tasting.
Examples, quotations, of resources to underpin what we found in the report about beliefs and perceptions of the insect consumption.
Video – What Do People Think About Eating Insects?
