Cockroach Milk: Not a ‘Super-Food’ Replacement for Red Meat, Dairy, or Fish

Cockroach Milk: Not a ‘Super-Food’ Replacement for Red Meat, Dairy, or Fish

The globalist “War on Meat” continues with a rather disturbing replacement for dairy products being promoted by our mainstream press: cockroach milk.

News reports are promoting a hypothesis by scientists that a nutrient-rich, crystalline substance produced by the Pacific beetle cockroach (Diploptera punctata) is even better than dairy. The “milk” is not milk in the traditional mammalian sense; instead, it is a pale yellow, protein-rich fluid secreted by the mother to nourish her developing embryos inside her brood sac.

A team of researchers led by biochemist Subramanian Ramaswamy at the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in Bangalore, India, recently took a closer look the crystals, and began to research the nutritional value.

And they were amazed by what they found: Cockroach milk is among the most nutritious substances on Earth. It’s three times richer in calories than buffalo milk (the previous top contender for the most protein- and calorie-rich milk).

One of Ramaswamy’s colleagues apparently took a taste of the substance and said it tasted like pretty much nothing. You could, in theory, splash it into coffee or pour it over cornflakes.

So could a competitive health-food market that already stocks cow, goat, almond, soy, cashew, hemp, rice, and coconut milk now see cockroach milk as the next superfood?

Let me answer this in a word: No.

Despite its impressive macronutrient numbers, cockroach milk is far from being a practical or adequate replacement for traditional animal-based protein sources like red meat, dairy, or fish. Moreover, insect proteins—including those found in cockroach milk—pose significant allergy risks to consumers.

Cockroach milk is extremely calorie-dense, with estimates suggesting up to 3900 calories per 100 grams. This is far higher than the caloric content of traditional animal milks and most meats. While this might be beneficial in survival scenarios or for malnourished populations, it is not suitable for most people’s daily diets, as it could lead to excessive calorie intake and weight gain.

Red meat, dairy, and fish provide a wide array of essential micronutrients (e.g., iron, zinc, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D), all of which are crucial for human health. Cockroach milk, while rich in protein and fats, does not offer the same breadth or balance of micronutrients found in these animal products.

Insect proteins, including those in cockroach milk, are known allergens and can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. The main allergens identified in edible insects are tropomyosin and arginine kinase, which are also responsible for shellfish allergies. People with shellfish or dust mite allergies are at particular risk of cross-reactivity and allergic responses to insect proteins.

There are other considerations as well, that may limit cockroach milk…er…popularity.

In addition, there’s currently no research demonstrating that cockroach milk is safe for human consumption. So vulnerable populations, such as children and pregnant women, should avoid consuming it (7Trusted Source).

Moreover, cockroach milk isn’t the most ethical drink. According to a co-author of the famous cockroach milk study, making just a single glass of the drink would involve killing thousands of cockroaches (4).

Lastly, cockroach milk is not currently readily available and unlikely to become affordable in the future given the difficulty involved in producing it. Plus, many people would find the idea of drinking cockroach milk unappetizing.

I have to say, I have absolutely no intention of replacing my Nestle Italian Sweet Cream Coffeemate anytime soon with cockroach milk.

I suspect I am not the only one who feels like this, either.

Cool then these scientists can drink cockroach milk but I’m sticking with raw milk from a cow. https://t.co/CX4Dzt7ROY

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 25, 2025

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