Some say plant-based meat alternatives have lost their hype. Meanwhile, scientists are working to develop another protein alternative using mealworms.
Source: PORK, August 26, 2022. Link. Containing high amounts of fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber and high-quality protein, insects can be considered both a nutritious and healthy food source, the article claims.
Also see: Raising mealworms, Ohio State University. Link. Mealworms are the juvenile stage of the darkling beetle, Tenebrio molitor, and have been used in a wide variety of ways by humans for many years, largely due to the fact that they are so easy to rear.