In the professional tour we will visit "Biobee" in Sde Eliyahu and the Lab in Tel- Hai and MIGAL
Pick up and drop off for the tour will be only from Afula or Nazareth hotels
It is reccomended to book accommodation in Nazareth between March 6th-8th
(After the conference transportation to Nazareth hotels will be provided)
BioBee
The tour in BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd will encompass insect rearing for biological pest control, Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), natural pollination and feed. The tour in MIGAL will include visit to the rearing facilities of honeybees (pupae and larvae) and grasshoppers. In Tel Hai College visit to the processing and analyzing labs of edible insects.
MIGAL & Tel- Hai Lab
The tour in MIGAL (Galilee research institute) will include visit to the rearing facilities of honeybees (pupae and larvae) and grasshoppers. In Tel Hai College visit to the processing and analyzing labs of edible insects. In those labs we will demonstrate our capabilities to process the insects into raw powder and enriched protein powder, describe the methods for nutritional value analysis (protein, fat, fatty acids, antioxidant, etc) and sensory analysis ( flavor and taste profile using the advance e-tongue and nose, GCMS and texture by texture analyzer and viscometer). We will also show our product development kitchen and pilot plant where we plan in the future to design new form based products and perform sensory tests with consumers and trained panelists.
*The tour will last around 2-3 hrs and will include light refreshments and if desirable – even to taste our insects
