Did you know that? In Brazil, we love soccer, Caipis, but we also love… edible ants! Edible ants in Brazill! Just as in Mexico where people love eating edible grasshoppers called Chapulines in Oaxaca, Brazilian also eat insects. You … Read more
Category: EDIBLE INSECTS & Co
JIMINI’S at Science fair to make you eat insects!
This year the national science fair is lasting more than a week in Paris. From the 8th to the 16th October, biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition and ecology are highlighted. By offering edible insects, we fall into many of these categories. … Read more
Kanye West is eating insects as a celebration
We often hear in the news that celebrities start eating insects for different reasons. They start to eat insects because they’re nutritious or because it’s a sustainable food source but mainly because it’s delicious! It’s not a secret anymore that … Read more
INTERVIEW WITH VALERIE STULL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
In August this year, Florian travelled to the conference Eating insects in Athens. He had the pleasure to meet with Valerie Stull a recent PhD doctor -w(o)rm congrats by the way- working for the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment … Read more
Chapulines, some Mexican edible grasshoppers !
Edible grasshoppers, a delicacy in Mexico Many people in Mexico eat their burritos with chicken or beef, but not in Oaxaca! In this city, the inhabitants eat them with chapulines, edible grasshoppers, gently fried in oil and seasoned with pepper, … Read more
5 things to bring for hiking : Don’t forget your energy bar!
During summer when we’re seeking for cold, for moving and for relaxing, there is nothing better than hiking. We can enjoy the fresh air of the mountain, nature while walking. We’re refreshing our mind while shaping amazing calves! But what … Read more
“Eating insects – Athens” : Jimini’s in the US for a conference on edible insects
From the 13 to the 15 of August 2018, was held the second North-American conference on edible insects. This year, it was located in Athens, Georgia. This city is famous for its huge university and its entomological department training the … Read more
How are edible insects farmed ?
To give you delicious food products made out of edible insects at each bite, everything starts with high-quality ingredients. At JIMINI’S, we take great care of how our edible insects are farmed. The importance of a high-quality edible insects farm … Read more
A list of proteins alternatives
At JIMINI’S, we understand that edible insects are not the unique solution to solve our food issues. This would put too much pressure on this protein source and it is also important to eat varied sources of protein. As we’re … Read more
What differences between cricket protein and energy bars ?
When you chose your insect protein bars, you should have noticed that we offer 2 different range: Protein bars and energy bars. Each of these 2 ranges contains different levels of proteins and carbohydrates in order to help you achieve … Read more