Insect balls and burgers go on sale in Switzerland



Edible insects have made their debut on Swiss supermarket shelves. The selection includes burgers and balls made with mealworms.

On Monday, Swiss retailer Coop introduced the new products at seven of its larger branches around the country: in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Zurich and Winterthur. The insect burgers and balls – produced by Swiss start-up firm EssentoExternal link – are also available online via the Coop online storeExternal link.
The burgers feature a mix of mealworms, rice, vegetables like carrots and celery, and spices. The balls are made with mealworms, chick peas, onions, garlic and spices.



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Insect balls and burgers go on sale in Switzerland