Table 3. Characteristics and ingredients of edible insect-based meat analogs

Brands Countries Products Meat analogs Ingredients
Protein sources Fat sources Binders and stabilizers Additives (e.g, flavorants, colorants, and meat extenders)
Bold Foods Germany Tex mex burger patties mit insektenprotein Patty type Buffalo worms (Alphitobius diaperinus), egg white, milk protein Glucose syrup, plant fibers (wheat straw, potatoes) Chili, full cream powder, garlic, herbs, onions salt, spices, sugar
Damhert The Netherlands Damhert nutrition insecta groenteburger met buffalowormen Patty type Chicken egg protein powder, ground buffalo worms (A. diaperinus), wheat gluten Vegetable oil (sunflower oil) Inulin, potato fibers, water, wheat starch Bell pepper, carrot, corn, salt, white pepper
Essento Switzerland Insect protein balls mealworms Meatballs type Bulgur, chickpeas, organic mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), spelt, wheat gluten Rapeseed oil Methylcellulose, potato flakes Carrots, celery, garlic, ground tomatoes, lemon juice, onions, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), spices (paprika, salt, garlic, onion, savory, pepper, chili, oregano, rosemary, thyme)
Kupfer Germany Burger patties made from insects Patty type Ground buffalo worms (A. diaperinus), pea protein Rapeseed oil, rosemary oil Calcium alginate, methylcellulose, starch, water Brandy vinegar, mustard flour, smoked dextrose (dextrose, smoke), spices, table salt
Yum Bug United Kingdom Bug burger Patty type Black beans, dried mealworms (T. molitor), oats - - Garlic clove, ketchup, smoked paprika, spring onions, tamari soy sauce, vegan smoky bacon seasoning
ZIRP Germany ZIRP zuper burger Patty type Ground buffalo worms (A. diaperinus), pea protein, quinoa flour Fried onion (onion, sunflower oil), linseed flour Calcium alginate, methylcellulose, water Beetroot juice powder, caramel sugar, mushrooms, parsley, rosemary extract, sauce (fermented rice flour, onion juice), seasoning salt (salt, spices), salt
Keyword: “insect-based meat” or “bug-based burger.” Search reference date: March 18 31, 2024. Search engine: Google. All product references can be found in the Supplementary Materials.