In Year 11 Food and Nutrition the class has been researching how the protein needs of our future global population can be fulfilled. We have covered some interesting topics including entomophagy (the human consumption of insects as a food source) and the generation of synthetic protein. Did you know that 1/3 of our global population include insects as a regular part of their diet! Today in class, students, and some special guests (Mr Cullen, Mr Hodge and Mr Cuskelly) tasted some insect delicacies. On the menu was cricket flour corn chips, brownie and biscuits plus salted mealworms and barbequed crickets.

The consensus is still out on whether this will become mainstream but who knows what the future holds. Chirp! Chirp!

Simone Forbes

Senior Years Teacher