Invented 'sticky meat' tofu made from insect protein

A group of science-loving students succeeded in inventing a protein-rich tofu from a powdered meat (Tenebrio molitor).

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Recently, the Cornell Daily Sun published information about a pioneering invention in the culinary field. Accordingly, a group of Cornell University students successfully produced the most "sticky" tofu product ever. The composition of this food is very rich in protein such as regular beef, chicken, and pork, but comes entirely from insects.

Tenebrio molitor - the main ingredient that makes up the new tofu

Specifically, this tofu named 'c-fu' (short for curd tofu) is made up of protein of the pest (Tenebrio molitor). It is estimated that in order to get 1kg of tofu in this form, the inventors must synthesize nutrition from 22,000 deep-powdered individuals.

Common tofu covers

100% tofu cover "sticky meat" extracted from deep flour

The process of making tofu starts with isolating the protein in the deep body. After that, the team studied the structure and rearranged them into the structural blocks of common tofu. However, the new tofu is completely superior because the flavor is still ensured and also contains two healthy omega-3 and omega-6 acids.

This new invention is greatly appreciated by its applicability and bright future. According to many experts, in the next few decades, insects will become the future of the food industry. They are high in protein but do not have much impact on climate and environment such as poultry and ordinary cattle. Particularly pests can be used to feed 2 billion people in the near future.

A dish made from new tofu

It is known that the product is being continuously improved to put into practice with the cost of about 10,000 USD (more than 210 million VND). If receiving the sponsorship of businesses, the applicability of this tofu is very high.