15/04/2025
BREAKTHROUGH NEWS: Scientists find that cockroach milk is more nutritious than cow milk.
Yes, you read that right. So, would you drink some?
Scientists have identified an unexpected contender in the realm of superfoods: cockroach milk. Derived from the Pacific beetle cockroach (Diploptera punctata), this milk-like substance is secreted to nourish their live-born young.
Remarkably, it contains protein crystals that boast a nutritional profile surpassing traditional dairy.
A 2016 study revealed that these crystals have over three times the caloric energy of buffalo milk, previously considered the most calorie-rich mammalian milk. Packed with essential amino acids, fats, and sugars, cockroach milk offers a complete source of nutrients, leading researchers to consider it a potential supplement for human consumption.
Despite its impressive nutritional content, practical challenges hinder its adoption. Milking cockroaches is not feasible on a large scale, and the safety of cockroach milk for human consumption remains unverified. To address these issues, scientists are exploring bioengineering methods, such as using yeast systems to produce the milk proteins in laboratories. As the global population seeks sustainable and efficient food sources, cockroach milk represents a fascinating, albeit unconventional, avenue for future research and development.
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https://journals.iucr.org/m/issues/2016/04/00/jt5013/