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The Basics and Nutrition

  • Cricket powder is exactly what it sounds like — dried, milled crickets ground into a fine protein powder. It's a complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids, plus prebiotic fiber, vitamins, and minerals. One ingredient. Nothing added. Backed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as one of the most promising sustainable food sources for the future.

  •  Milder than you're expecting. Cricket powder has a subtle, slightly nutty flavor that blends seamlessly into most recipes without changing what you're making. Most people are genuinely surprised — you get all the nutrition with none of the drama.

  • Yes. Edible crickets have been reviewed and recognized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as safe for human consumption. Our powder is processed in a licensed Michigan facility and held to strict quality standards.

    ⚠️ Important: If you have a shellfish allergy, please consult your doctor before trying cricket powder. Cross-reactivity between shellfish and cricket protein has been documented.

  • Each 2-tablespoon serving delivers:

    • 10g of complete protein

    • All 9 essential amino acids

    • Vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, calcium & potassium

    • Prebiotic fiber to support gut health

    • Naturally occurring antioxidants

    It's not just a protein supplement — it's a functional food.

  • Whey is a complete protein but comes with a significant environmental cost and can be hard to digest for some. Plant proteins are often incomplete and lower in bioavailability. Cricket powder gives you the best of both — a complete, highly digestible protein with prebiotic fiber, a fuller micronutrient profile, and a dramatically lower environmental footprint.

  • Research suggests it may be one of the better things you can do for your gut. In a study of healthy adults who consumed cricket powder daily for just two weeks, levels of Bifidobacterium — one of the most beneficial gut bacteria — increased by nearly six times. A healthier microbiome supports better digestion, metabolism, and overall wellness.

    Research suggests. Individual results vary.

  • Yes. Cricket powder is safe for daily intake and designed to be used as a regular part of your diet — not just an occasional supplement. Think of it the way you'd think about adding any other whole food protein to your routine.

How to Use It

  • If you can stir, blend, or bake — you can use cricket powder. Here are a few easy starting points:

    • Scoop into your morning smoothie or protein shake

    • Mix 1:4 with regular flour in baked goods

    • Stir into oatmeal, soups, dips, or sauces

    • Add to pasta, energy balls, or savory dishes

    The flavor is mild enough that it plays well with just about everything.

  • One serving is 2 tablespoons (approximately 16g), which delivers 10g of protein. Start with one serving per day and adjust based on your dietary needs and goals.

  • Very little. The flavor is subtle and slightly nutty — most people find it blends in without noticeably changing what they're making. In baked goods especially, you won't taste the difference.

Farming & Sustainability

  • Right here in Michigan. We started with 500 crickets (Acheta domesticus), in a basement and a lot of curiosity. Today we operate out of a dedicated barn facility, raising 300,000 crickets per cycle in small batches so we can maintain quality and stay close to every step of the process. From farm to pouch, everything is local and traceable.

  • Our crickets are raised in clean, temperature-controlled enclosures with plenty of space for natural movement. They’re fed a diet of organic grains mainly corn, soy, barley, alfalfa, and oats — and we're actively working to close the loop by supplementing with surplus greens from local farms. It's a work in progress, and we're proud of that. Building a truly circular food system takes intention, and we're committed to getting there.

  • We harvest our crickets at the natural end of their life cycle. When it's time, we use cold-induced diapause — a natural dormancy state that crickets enter in response to cold, the same way they'd experience winter in the wild. There is no pain, no stress, and no disruption to their natural process. Care is built into everything we do here.

  • Significantly. Compared to traditional beef cattle farming, cricket farming requires:

    • 7x less feed

    • 50x less water

    • 100x fewer greenhouse gas emissions

    Crickets also produce frass — a natural byproduct that functions as a rich organic fertilizer, supporting soil health and contributing to a circular food system. Choosing cricket protein is a climate-friendly choice — and a meaningful one.

    We are currently looking to partner with local composting companies and farms to reuse and upcycle frass to enrich soil.