Edible Insect Workshop Engages Public in Sustainable Food Conversation

Authors

• James Jasinski, Ohio State University
• Ashley Kulhanek, Ohio State University
• Kate Shumaker, Ohio State University

Volume

57

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.57.01.15

Abstract

A 6-hr train-the-trainer workshop focused on introducing the concept that insects may play a significant role in food security as the world population is projected to exceed 9 billion people by the mid 21st century. Workshop topics including cultural, nutritional, culinary, and commercial aspects surrounding edible insects were presented and packaged into a formal curriculum for later use by the participants. A 12-item sensory evaluation of insect-fortified foods provided participants a tangible experience with product palatability. By the end of the workshop, participants had increased various dimensions of their knowledge about edible insects and reported a generally positive perception toward insect-based foods.

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Recommended Citation

Jasinski, J., Kulhanek, A., & Shumaker, K. (2019). Edible Insect Workshop Engages Public in Sustainable Food Conversation. Journal of Extension, 57(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.57.01.15