Technology Overview

Crickets possess subtle flavours reminiscent of crustaceans, making them an excellent addition to our fried crackers. This familiar taste profile is particularly advantageous in Southeast Asia, where prawn crackers (Keropok) are a beloved snack. By leveraging this familiarity, we hope to facilitate greater acceptance and enjoyment of our cricket-infused crackers.

Our versatile crackers can be savoured as a delightful snack or paired with traditional dishes such as Nasi Lemak. Whether enjoyed as a standalone treat or as an accompaniment to a meal, our cricket-infused fried crackers offer a unique and flavourful experience that bridges the gap between innovative food trends and cultural culinary traditions.

Technology Features

The method of processing leverages the equipment available and suitable for all standard commercial kitchens. Thus, allowing lower set-up costs in terms of equipment and scalable to large production quantities.

• Mixing of Ingredients and preparing pre-fried Crickapok mixture

• Frying: The dried pieces are deep-fried in hot oil until crispy and golden brown

• Final Product (Crickapok): The crispy cricket-based keropok (cracker) is ready to be served and enjoyed

Potential Applications

Cricket Keropok (Crickapok) serves as a versatile base snack that can be customised with various ingredients, seasonings, and flavours to cater to different taste preferences and market demands.

• Flavor Variations with Seasonings & Spices (e.g. Mala / Seaweed Cickapok)

• Dipping & Pairing Options (e.g. served as a dipping snack with sauces like sambal, garlic aioli, or yogurt-based dips)

• Functional & Health-Oriented Applications (e.g. High-Protein Snack – Marketed as a nutritious, protein-rich alternative to regular crackers)

• Innovative Culinary Uses (e.g. crushed as a topping for salads or soups)

Benefits

• Consumer appeal and market readiness

• Sustainable and eco-friendly protein source

• High in nutritional value

• Healthier snack alternatives

Commercialisation

• This technology is available for licensing and deployment.