Bars and snacks
Protein bars, chips, extruded snacks, and baked bites.
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Applications
Cricket protein applications
See how food, drink, and pet brands use cricket ingredients, what to test in each format, and how Protanica can supply or develop your product.
Choose your application
Start with the product you plan to make
Each guide covers formulation considerations, published research, and the Protanica products and services that fit.
Bakery and pasta
Bread, crackers, biscuits, fresh and dried pasta.
Read the bakery and pasta guideDrinks and supplements
Drink powders, shakes, and protein blends.
Read the drinks and supplements guidePet food and treats
Exotic-pet feed today, plus dog and cat development projects.
Read the pet food and treats guideA new product concept
Savoury products, sauces, seasonings, or a format that is still taking shape. Bring us the idea and we will help define the next step.
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Which Protanica format fits your use
Match the format to your product. Specifications, packing, and availability are confirmed for each project.
Cricket protein powder
- Common uses
- Bars, snacks, bread, pasta, drink powders, savoury products, and pet food formulations
- Available for
- Food and feed
Whole dried crickets
- Common uses
- Snacks, toppings, exotic-pet feed, distribution, and further processing
- Available for
- Food and feed
Frozen crickets
- Common uses
- Exotic-pet feeding, with cold-chain packing and delivery discussed per order
- Available for
- Feed
Finished products
- Common uses
- Cricket Bites, flavoured roasted crickets, and cricket protein drinks for distribution or private label
- Available for
- Food
Sourcing FAQ
Buyer Questions, Answered
What is cricket protein used for?+
Food brands use cricket protein powder in bars, snacks, bread, pasta, drink powders, and savoury products. Feed and pet brands use cricket powder, whole dried crickets, and frozen crickets in exotic-pet feed and in pet food development.
Which Protanica format should I start with?+
Most food formulations start with cricket protein powder. Whole dried crickets suit snacks, toppings, exotic-pet feed, and further processing. If you are unsure, describe your product and our team will suggest a starting point.
Can I get a sample for an application trial?+
Yes. Request a sample and tell us your application, target market, and project stage. Product specifications are shared on request.
Can Protanica develop the finished product with us?+
Yes. We support formulation, pilot production, testing, and commercial manufacturing, plus private label and OEM. We fill and pack in our available formats and do not develop custom packaging. Fees and minimum order quantities are agreed per project.
Tell us what you want to make
Share the product idea, market, and stage of your project. Early ideas are welcome, and you do not need exact volumes to start.