Although meat came out top, the test group liked the insect burgers more when told they contained mealworms, putting it on a par with the plant­based burger. The testers were asked to rate the burgers according to overall liking, perceived quality and nutritiousness, sensory profile and their emotional reaction. The people tasting the food were mostly young adults (with the mean age of 27), a consumer group often seen as more open to try new types of foods.

Read the full story here. See also our blog-series on insects here.