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Hop Into the Future: Why Crickets Should Be Your Next Pizza Topping
Lee Haines, PhD in Tropical Medicine, Associate Research Professor, Department of Biological Science, University of Notre Dame
Tuesday February 4th 2025 - 6:30 pm ET
Leighton Auditorium, Main Branch, St. Joseph County Public LibraryLee Haines will introduce you to entomophagy — the practice of eating insects — through a mouth-watering journey from today’s familiar pizzeria to tomorrow’s innovative kitchen. Starting with a playful peek at a 2030 pizza order, she’ll explore how cricket protein is revolutionizing our favorite comfort food. You’ll discover that crickets offer a surprisingly nutty, savory flavor that perfectly complements traditional pizza tastes. By simply swapping one-fourth of regular pizza flour with cricket flour, we can significantly reduce our environmental footprint.
Through current food science innovations, you’ll learn why health-conscious companies are embracing insect proteins, and how this enhanced pizza might become your gateway to future culinary adventures.
