Zurich, Switzerland
Essento Food
Zurich edible-insect snacks.
Essento has positioned itself as a European pioneer in edible insects since 2013. The company develops cricket and mealworm-based snacks in flavors including pepper, paprika, Thai, Alpine, cinnamon, and chocolate varieties, alongside protein powder and protein bars. Products are developed in Switzerland and manufactured in the European Union. The company sells directly to consumers in multiple European markets through its online shop, with availability also in selected retail locations. The product line spans crunchy snacks, protein bars, and protein powder under the Essento Sports label.
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- Alt-protein
- Mycoprotein
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