The EU commission in January approved the larvae of the lesser mealworm as food. But many Islamic law scholars reject most insects as food as they are considered unclean. Photo: 123rf.com
Qatari has reaffirmed a religious ban on consuming insects in a move that comes after the European Union added new products to its list of approved foods.
Insect products do not meet “the requirements of halal food technical regulations”, Qatar’s health ministry said in a statement on Feb 2.
