Sustainability and Nutrition
Sauterelle starts with a smarter protein. Grasshoppers use a fraction of the land, water, and feed of traditional livestock, with almost no waste. Grasshoppers require significantly less land, water, and feed than traditional livestock, while generating minimal waste. Our grasshoppers are vertically farmed in a controlled indoor environment, resulting in a clean, consistent, and resource-efficient ingredient you can feel good about consuming. The result is a broth that delivers the comfort and depth of a classic stock, while reflecting a more thoughtful approach to how protein is produced.
Clean, complete protein with all essential amino acids, plus a strong range of all essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and B vitamins your body actually uses. The macros are simple and effective. More protein than traditional broths, low in calories, and easy to digest, with naturally occurring compounds associated with anti-inflammatory benefits and strong bioavailability.
Sauterelle offers a simple way to add protein and flavor to everyday meals. Each cup provides protein along with naturally occurring micronutrients, in a light, versatile format. It can be sipped on its own or used in cooking, making it easy to incorporate into your routine.
Sip it, cook with it, or drop it into whatever you are already making. It is a small act, but small acts add up. Choosing a more efficient protein, even once a day, has the potential to create a much larger impact on how we eat, how we source, and the world we live in.
Where can I find innovative protein sources for my diet?
Innovative protein sources are becoming more accessible through specialty retailers, online platforms, and forward-thinking grocery stores. Options like legumes, fermented proteins, algae, and insect-derived foods offer high nutrient density with a lower environmental footprint. Products like Sauterelle make this shift easy by integrating insect protein into a familiar format, a broth you can sip or cook with, so you can upgrade your protein without changing how you eat.
Are there any eco-friendly broth options available?
Yes. Eco-friendly broths are made with ingredients that require fewer natural resources and generate less waste. Newer options use alternative proteins and low-impact farming methods to deliver the same rich, savory experience as traditional broths. Sauterelle is one example, offering a deeply flavorful broth with a significantly lighter footprint in terms of water, land, and overall resource use.
What are some sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional broths?
Sustainable alternatives include vegetable-forward stocks, fermented bases, and broths made from alternative proteins such as insects or algae. These options provide comparable depth of flavor, often with added nutritional benefits like higher protein content or micronutrients, while using fewer resources to produce. Sauterelle fits into this category as a culinary broth that delivers the comfort of a classic chicken stock, with a more efficient source of protein.
How can I incorporate insect-based foods into my meals?
Insect-based foods are easiest to adopt in familiar formats. Start with products that integrate seamlessly into everyday cooking, such as broths, flours, or protein blends. Sauterelle is designed for this. Steep it like tea, use it as a base for soups and sauces, or drop the sachet directly into a pot or bowl of ramen for an easy, nutrient-dense upgrade.
What do grasshoppers taste like?
Grasshoppers have a delicate, nutty flavor, similar to a walnut, with an umami earthiness reminiscent of mushrooms. They are refined, savory, and widely considered a delicacy. Sauterelle translates that profile into something familiar. Classique delivers the comforting depth of chicken soup, while Citron brings bright, refreshing lemon notes over a light, earthy base. Both are designed to feel elegant and approachable.
Are these the same grasshoppers that live in my yard?
No. Like any protein raised for consumption, these are specifically farmed. The grasshoppers used in Sauterelle are vertically farmed indoors in a pristine, zero-waste facility. They are raised on a clean, controlled diet and are free from antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, toxins, and heavy metals.
There are over 11,000 species of grasshoppers worldwide. While species may overlap, how they are raised and what they are fed make all the difference.
Why would I want to eat something considered a pest?
Many animals we eat exist as wild or invasive populations. California, for example, has well-documented populations of feral cattle and wild hogs. The distinction between pest and protein is often a matter of perception.
There are roughly 6,000 species of mammals, 11,000 species of birds, and over one million species of insects on Earth. With that scale, insects are simply more abundant. Rather than viewing them as pests, it is more accurate to recognize them as another category of meat, one that has been part of global diets for centuries.
I’m allergic to shellfish and crustaceans. Will I be allergic to grasshoppers?
Possibly. Grasshoppers are biologically similar to crustaceans and contain chitin, the same allergen found in shellfish. Individuals with shellfish allergies are advised to avoid insect-based products.
How can I work with Sauterelle?
For collaborations, partnerships, or to offer Sauterelle in your establishment, please use the contact form on our website or email eatsauterelle@gmail.com.