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African cricket to be used to fortify porridge

Close up photo of crickets at Wambugu Farm in Nyeri during an International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) demonstration.[Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Researchers have discovered new insect nutrients that can be used to fortify porridge.

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) said African porridge cereals, like sorghum and finger millet, were rich in carbohydrates but low in energy and nutrient densities.  

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