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European supermarkets could soon see a surge in products containing insect-based ingredients. From February 10, the European Union has approved up to 4 per cent of ultra-violet (UV)-treated mealworm and cricket powders for use in foods such as bread, pasta and cakes across the bloc.13 Feb 2025I believe there is insect/ arthropod contamination in most if not all flour, as well as many other foods. Flour mites are not uncommon. Removing every trace of bugs from harvested wheat must be pretty much impossible.
Having said that 4% seems a lot, if it's correct - I'm not sure i can be bothered wading through the regulations though!