According to reports, some Chinese farmers have started breeding cockroaches...Yes, you read right. Chinese farmers are breeding those disgusting, black insects that many people are trying to eliminate from their homes by every means possible.
As the Los Angeles Times reports, there are about 100 farms in China, raising more than 10 million cockroaches.As it turns out, there’s much more demand for the little critters than some would like to admit.
For example, cosmetic companies reportedly use them as a source of protein and for a “cellulose-like substance” on their wings, according to the Times.
And in May, the United Nations itself encouraged more people to consume insects for food, saying they are an inexpensive source of protein and could be a viable solution to world hunger.American cockroach, which the Times says can fetch up to $20 per pound.
Also cockroaches have also been used for ages in Chinese medicine.By now, I’m sure you’re wondering, Why anyone would want to farm cockroaches.....Go figure.
Ps: almost through-up while posting this.....Yeeeeesh !!!!
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