Scientists have revealed that, cockroach milk is three times more nutritious than traditional cow milk, sparking a global interest in this powerful new superfood.
According to the researchers, cockroach milk which is derived from the species Diploptera punctata, has more proteins, fats, and carbohydrates than cow milk making it one of the most nutrient-dense mammary glands and substances in the world.
The purpose of the investigation is to determine the Pacific beetle cockroach’s use and potential contribution to future food innovations.
This discovery offers new opportunities for sustainable, alternate food supplies, even though its origin is unusual and research is still in its early stages.
While some experts think cockroach milk may have remarkable benefits for health, many branded the innovation as exaggerated and strange.
A 2016 study published in the <span class="s2">Journal of the International Union of Crystallography </span>analysed the milk-like fluid that is produced by female Pacific beetle cockroaches to feed their young.
According to <span class="s2">The Independent,</span> they found that the yellowish substance crystallised inside the stomachs of the cockroaches’ offspring when fed to them.
As well as revealing it contains three times the calories of buffalo milk – previously the most calorie-rich mammalian milk – the researchers found it contains a tonne of proteins, amino acids and healthy sugars to help with cell growth and repair.
As with all superfoods, it’s crucial to remember that they should complement a balanced, diverse diet rather than replace traditional healthy eating habits.
With all that said, cockroach milk is not yet available for human consumption, with the biggest barrier being the production, as per the <span class="s2">Independent report.</span>
However, scientists believe that cockroach milk, an insect-based superfood, will soon be branded and marketed in a variety of countries, including for human consumption due to its benefit.
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SOURCE: NDTV.com
