Unseasoned dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) in a value bulk pack. Whole, roasted and unflavoured: no salt, no oil, nothing added. The most versatile edible insect for cooking.
What they taste like
Mealworms are mild and nutty, somewhere between roasted peanuts and toasted bread, with a light crunch. They are a little larger and richer than buffalo worms and work equally well in sweet and savoury dishes.
How to use dried mealworms
- Toast them in a dry pan and season with salt, smoked paprika or curry for a quick snack.
- Grind them into mealworm flour for bread, pancakes, cookies or protein bars. Replace 10 to 20 % of regular flour to start.
- Stir them into fried rice, stir-fries, omelettes or pasta sauces for extra protein.
- Use them as a crunchy topping on salads, soups, burgers or ice cream.
Why mealworms
Mealworms are high in protein and unsaturated fats and provide fibre (chitin), iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamin B12. The yellow mealworm was the first insect approved as a food in the EU under the Novel Food regulation. Farmed mealworms need a fraction of the feed, water and land that conventional livestock does.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening. Dried mealworms keep for months in the pantry.
Allergen note
Mealworms contain protein that may cause reactions in people allergic to crustaceans, molluscs or dust mites.
Available in 20 g, 80 g and 750 g packs. The 750 g pack is the best value for regular cooking, restaurants and cooking classes.
