Is the richest mineral food of all that I have, an authentic MINA, so I briefly expose some of their qualities and customs in case someone does not know them and want to incorporate them into their diets Its proportion in glucides, lipids and proteins is very balanced and is also very rich in calcium and other minerals, which is why it is an excellent food. The shell is calcium carbonate, that is much calcium, and not chitin as in insects. The percentage of proteins (41% MS), fat (12% MS), and fiber (15% MS). The ash content of cochineal is exceptionally high (33%). As terrestrial crustaceans have a mineralized exoskeleton and contains high levels of Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, and Cu. The exoskeleton can contain up to 24% Ca. The Ca: P ratio is 12: 1 is high, this species can be used to correct the dietary deficiencies of calcium. Do not you think that this food is extraordinary? Also, it has the advantage over insects in that they do not sing, they do not climb or jump, nor do they run like runners.