Human grade cricket powder information
Buy edible cricket flour AKA cricket powder
Human grade cricket powder is a 100% natural ingredient made from finely ground, naturally raised crickets. Boasting approximately three times the protein of traditional meat, this light, nutrient-dense powder features a rich, umami flavour profile that enhances both savoury and sweet dishes.
What can you use human grade cricket powder for?
Insect powder is the ideal natural nutritional protein supplement you can add daily to you shakes, smoothies and breakfast. However you should be aware that many customers buying in bulk, now prefer purchasing whole crickets to grind into edible cricket powder directly within their own production workflows. The main advantage of grinding your own crickets is that this allows achieving precise particle sizes tailored to your specific recipes. Milling the crickets at home is also extremely easy using a food processor like a nutri-bullet.
Pre-ground cricket powder is typically milled to an extra-fine standard, which actually has limited application across broad production needs. For example, while extra-fine flour works well for smooth protein shakes, can be too fine for textured applications like protein bars, meat alternatives, or crunchy granolas.
Another advantage is better shelf life, since whole crickets resist humidity and oxidation far better during transit and storage than pre-ground powder. Hence by milling your crickets on demand, you will ensure maximum freshness and flavour profile in every production batch.
Once you buy the edible cricket flour or make your own, you can add it to your baking, pasta dishes, and everyday cooking to create exciting new recipes. Be aware however that the powder, also known as cricket flour, differs from regular flours made from grains, hence when incorporating it in baked goods, it will be necessary to ‘dilute’ the edible insect powder with regular flour. To use it as a cricket protein supplement, add a spoonful to your smoothies or protein shakes for a nutrient boost, mix it into pancake or muffin batter for an extra hit of protein, or use it to enrich sauces, soups, and baked goods. With its mild, nutty flavour, it blends seamlessly into both sweet and savoury dishes.
You can buy edible insects from our shop or learn more about edible insects and the benefits of cricket protein from our edible insect guide. To find out more about the subject of edible insects you can check out this BBC article on the future of insect protein.
What does Acheta powder taste like?
Unseasoned human grade cricket powder made from Acheta Domesticus, has a mild, nutty, and slightly earthy flavour. In fact, many people compare it to roasted nuts or toasted grains, with a subtle savoury umami note. Many people describe it as similar to roasted nuts or toasted grains, with a subtle savoury umami note. The taste is not very strong, hence it blends well into recipes without overpowering other flavours. This allows you to get all the benefits of insect protein with ease. We suggest starting off with a small quantity, perhaps a teaspoon of insect powder for humans to your breakfast cereals and gradually increase from there.
Can you make your own cricket powder from whole dried crickets ?
Yes, you can prepare cricket powder—sometimes called cricket flour—by grinding edible crickets. Additionally, you can make a protein-rich powder from other dried edible insects, such as mealworms. At home, use a food processor if you have one, or try other mechanical methods like a roller or pestle. Even if you will probably not achieve the same level of fineness as commercially milled cricket powder, DIY cricket flour works better than commercially ground powder in baked goods. If you are looking for keto friendly cricket protein, you can buy from our website a selection of affordable edible insects, ideal for making insects flour.