still inconclusive more work is needed they say on allergies and claimed that the worms do contain keeton which is perfectly safe for most people but it can cause a severe reaction for some and is also found in shellfish perhaps though it's another wriggling doubt which might put off some of the more sensitive european palates there are cognitive reasons derived from our social and cultural experiences the so-called yuck factor that makes the thought of eating insects repugnance to many europeans with time exposures such entities can change lower costs and prices could enhance food security and new demand will open economic opportunities to but these could also affect existing sectors we spoke to campaigners on sustainable farming poverty and animal rights to see if they have any beef about eating bugs. we've got a rising population globally we have real real concerns about food security i think the issue is about having a 3rd that's sustainable 'd that is for the whole has relatively negative impacts so i think the insect option is one as very much of navigating insects is just serve per