The activities that will be developed will consist in the reception of insects of the species Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket) and Tenebrio molitor (flour worm) to carry out the process of handling and preparation to commercialize them as a food product within the chapter of new foods
The Department of Urban Planning has granted building permits for the adaptation of a warehouse located in the Los Peñones Industrial Park, Sierra de la Juncosa Street, for the storage, handling, processing and commercialization of insects as food.
The purpose of the project is the legalization of part of the existing building that did not have administrative authorization and the adequacy of the ground floor of said building for the exercise of the activity outlined, which corresponds to about 3,270 m2, the deadline for execution of the 3-month jobs.
The activities that will be developed will consist in the reception of insects of the species Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket) and Tenebrio molitor (flour worm) to carry out the process of handling and preparation to commercialize them as a food product within the chapter of new foods, since insects offer great potential in terms of alternative sources of dietary protein.
After the process, the final product that is obtained is Acheta domesticus dried, Acheta domesticus processed in flour, Acheta domesticus frozen, Tenebrio molitor dried and Tenebrio molitor processed in flour.
The company guarantees that the insects used in the production will be harvested in the wild.
In addition, the cultivation of insects will occur with the value of human consumption in accordance with the Food Safety Standards of the European Union.
It is a pioneering initiative in our city and is an example where other entrepreneurs can be seen.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca