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If insect protein is so great, why weren't we eating it sooner? Price. It's the best source of protein there is, for so many reasons, but it's been too expensive. In countries like Thailand, where there are over 20,000 cricket farmers, labour is cheaper, but it has been unaffordable in the west. The secret to Oko's success is the invention of a system to produce large quantities at affordable prices in an environmentally friendly way.

Is insect protein safe? There are no pesticides, insecticides, fungicides or artificial fertilizers used when raising crickets. They do not require antibiotics, so there is no risk of them developing a superbug. There are no viruses that can go from crickets to humans. They don't produce any wet manure which can harbour diseases when not disposed of properly. Out of the 2 billion people worldwide eating insects as part of their regular diet, there have been no reported problems from eating crickets. Does that answer your question?

How do I use Oko in my products? Oko is a natural, ultra high protein food ingredient. It can easily be made into: - high protein baked goods - high protein snack bars - high protein extruded snacks - high protein sauces - high protein dried pasta - high protein breakfast cereals - high protein pet food Want to try Oko in your new product development? Get in touch!

What form does Oko Protein come in? A fine powder which has already been cooked, and a moisture content of less than 3%

What does Oko taste like? Not much, and that's one of it's great advantages. It can be added to anything - sweet or savoury, to give a protein boost. Many people comment it has a mild nutty flavour, but you probably wouldn't even notice it unless someone told you it was in there.

How can eating Oko help tackle climate change? Switching even half your protein intake to Oko can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions your diet creates by 40%. The CO2e footprint of meat and high-protein plant foods is huge! Furthermore, intensive farming often results in complete, irreversable ecological destruction. Crickets have a tiny carbon footprint, and are farmed locally and sustainably. For more info, check out our section on sustainability in the menu

Is Oko a sports product? It started that way, after all it's 69% protein, with lots of other things sportspeople need such as Omega and iron. But essentially, Oko is just another foodstuff - albeit a healthy, humane, sustainable foodstuff - we have had feedback from Okotarians who are giving it to kids who are fussy eaters, and elderly parents suffering from B12 deficiency anaemia and osteoperosis. For more information, check out the Health Benefits section