![BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 09: In this photo illustration dried mealworms seasoned with an African rub of cinnamon, coriander, pepper and other spices and bought at a store selling insects for human consumption lie presented in a dish on May 7, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. An increasing numbers of advocates worldwide are promoting insects as a viable source of food for humans, citing the high protein value, abundance and low cost. (Photo Illustration by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TZ3RFYW3V7AMVUMLNNN5OB2M7E.jpg?smart=true&auth=9a0d49b20751daeaebe4c7c330e5ad12c89916beb21e4c5ad924ad731be12157&width=400&height=225)
For insect farmers, the news was a shot in the arm. Getty Images
For insect farmers, the news was a shot in the arm. Getty Images
Mealworms are first insects approved for humans to eat by EU
Insects creep closer to a place at the dining table but still face the ‘yuck factor’