Mealworm powder starts a breakthrough: the future of nutrition begins!

Mealworm powder starts a breakthrough: the future of nutrition begins!

An exciting step in the world of food: From February 10, 2025, mealworm powder may be processed in food in the European Union. The European Commission has decided this. The powder mixture is obtained from the larvae of the flour beetle and could not only revolutionize nutrition, but also make a sustainable contribution to food production VOL.AT reported.

The approval of the mealworm powder is primarily for the French company Nutri'Earth, which had already submitted a corresponding application in 2019 and thus received the monopoly for the distribution of the UV-treated larvae powder in the EU. The product will initially remain permitted for five years, with the powder being allowed to be used in a variety of foods. During processing, the larval powder, which must be labeled as “UV-treated Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) larval powder” to reduce pathogens and disease risks, is treated with UV radiation before pulverization. Products must have an allergy warning as allergy sufferers could react to mealworm powder t-online.de highlights.

Healthy and nutritious enrichment

The yellow mealworm larva is not only an interesting new ingredient, but also nutritionally valuable. It is rich in unsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice. In many cuisines, particularly in Southeast Asia, the yellow mealworm has been valued for centuries. With this new approval, mealworm powder could soon become a staple in European dishes and broaden the spectrum of modern diets.