This marks the first time mealworm-based ingredients have been approved in the U.S. Authorization followed a two-year evaluation process, which included a 6-month trial introducing mealworm-derived ingredients into the diet of dogs.
“The authorization opens huge prospects for Ÿnsect, and its pet food brand Sprÿng as pet owners are increasingly becoming aware of both the nutritional and environmental benefits of animal-based alternatives,” the company said.
Ÿnsect claims 1 kilogram of Sprÿng Protein70 flour emits half as much CO2 equivalent as lamb or soy flour, and 22 times less than beef flour.
