Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder
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Tenebrio molitor (commonly known as mealworm) is the larval form of the mealworm beetle (1). Due to its high nutrient density and ability to thrive off a varied food byproduct diet and eliminate food waste, mealworms are now farmed in Canada as a safe and sustainable protein source (1). Referenc...
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Yes! Mealworms are 100% safe to consume. Humans have been eating insects like mealworms for millennia, and now that mealworms are farmed specifically for human consumption in Canada, all Canadian laws and regulations applicable to animal rearing and meat processing apply to mealworm farming and p...
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Our Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder is a source of many health-boosting nutrients, that may help to: Promote Muscle Growth & Repair: Each 2 tbsp (12.5 g) serving of this product provides 7 g of complete, digestible protein. Many studies show that consuming plenty of protein is essenti...
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Where is Landish Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder sourced from?
Our mealworms are raised and processed in Montreal and are subject to strict Canadian food safety standards and regulations. -
What does Landish Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder taste like?
Our Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder has a pleasant taste of toasted nuts and is compatible with savoury and sweet recipes (smoothies, shakes, yogurts, desserts, guacamole, snacks, etc.). -
What are Landish mealworms fed?
To reduce food waste, one of Landish’s priorities, our mealworms are fed food residues that would have otherwise been thrown out. These clean and traceable organic byproducts from other food producers and processors in the Montreal area, such as organic fruit pulp and spent grain, are reintroduc... -
What is the amino acid profile of Landish Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder?
Our Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Here is an approximate breakdown of each amino acid (per 2 tbsp or 12.5 g serving): alanine - 912.5 mg arginine - 787.5 mg aspartic acid - 1012.5 mg cysteine & methionine - 262.5 mg... -
Yes, this product is made in a facility that is tightly controlled to keep these priority allergens out.
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Is Landish Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder gluten-free?
Our Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder may contain traces of gluten, as they are fed quality surplus and by-products of local food processors, which includes spent grain. -
Is mealworm powder considered vegan or vegetarian?
No, mealworms would not technically fit within a vegan or vegetarian diet. However, some people practice variations of vegetarianism, such as lacto-ovo-vegetarians (who eat eggs and dairy products) and pescatarians (who eat fish). These less stringent vegetarians (or restrictive omnivores) might ... -
I'm allergic to crustaceans. Will I react to Landish Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder?
Yes, if you're allergic to crustaceans you may be allergic to our Tenebrio Molitor Insect Protein Powder.