Edible crickets nutritional content
Edible crickets are more than just a novelty — they’re a genuine superfood of great nutritional value. Made by dehydrating Acheta Domesticus crickets, these golden, crunchy insects are rich in nutrients that support a balanced and sustainable diet. In fact, dried crickets are packed with complete protein, essential amino acids, healthy unsaturated fats, and key minerals like iron, zinc, and potassium.
Even better, edible crickets contain vitamin B12, a vital nutrient that’s often hard to obtain from plant-based foods alone. With a mild, nutty flavor and light, crispy texture, they’re ideal for health-conscious eaters, eco-minded consumers, and anyone looking to reduce their reliance on traditional animal products.
Edible crickets Nutritional Information (Per 100g)
| Analysis | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (N×6.25) | g/100g | 64.3 ± 1.5 |
| Dietary fiber | g/100g | 0.9 ± 0.1 |
| Total sugars after inversion | g/100g | 0.8 ± 0.1 |
| Ash | g/100g | 3.7 ± 0.1 |
| Fat | g/100g | 17.7 ± 1.6 |
| Energy value | kcal/100g | 431 |
| Energy value | kJ/100g | 1806 |
| Carbohydrates | g/100g | <0.2 |
| Moisture | % | 7.4 ± 0.5 |
| Total saturated fatty acids (SAFA) | g/100g | 2.7 ± 0.3 |
| Sodium | mg/100g | 327 ± 10 |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl) | g/100g | 0.82 ± 0.03 |
| Vitamin A (retinol) | µg/100g | 47.5 ± 7.1 |
| Vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) | µg/100g | 0.82 ± 0.08* |
| Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin) | µg/100g | 15.8 ± 3.2* |
What do edible crickets taste like?
We describe the flavour as earthy and somewhere between mushrooms and meat.
How are the edible insects dried?
The processing method is microwave drying. This process removes most of the moisture (only <5% left) leaving the crickets crunchy and tasty. Furthermore, the product contains no added preservatives or flavouring.
What type of crickets are edible?
There are no reports of poisonous crickets in nature. Most species are edible, however the U.K. currently restricts the sale to Acheta Domesticus (common house cricket) and Banded Crickets. We do not recommend harvesting crickets from the wild, as they will have to go a very strict microbiological assessment to make sure they are safe. Also it is important that you consume those which have been fed a diet of approved feed (for example, the feed cannot include animal protein).
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