Edible Insects That People Actually Eat!

Humans can just relish anything under the sun and here is a proof of the same! From raw fish to slimy snakes and crispy bugs, humans are known to relish just about anything.

A latest recommendation from the United Nations even states: Consume more insects! This is not a joke, guys!

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People go ahead and describe the taste of insects in a more detailed way like 'Stinkbugs have an apple flavour, and red agave worms are spicy. A bite of tree worm apparently brings pork rinds to mind'.

In this article, we have listed down few of the edible insects that people actually eat around the world.

Stinkbugs

If you can get past the funky smell, these insects apparently add an apple flavour to sauces and are a valuable source of iodine. It is said that they are also known to have anesthetic and analgesic properties.

Grasshoppers, Crickets And Locusts

Grasshoppers are the most consumed type of insect around the world. The hoppers are believed to have a neutral flavour, so they pick up other flavours nicely. The locusts move in swarms and devastate vegetation, so what better way to turn them into meals!

Ants

This is a perfect alternate for people who are looking for food with less carbs! Studies reveal that about 100 grams of red ants provide some 14 grams of protein, which is more than eggs indeed. It also has around 48 grams of calcium, and a nice hit of iron, among other nutrients!

Bees and Wasps

Stingless bees are most commonly munched, with wasps a distinct second. People who consume these insects claim that it tastes like peanuts or almonds. Wasps, some say, have a pine-nutty flavour.

Butterflies And Moths

These insects are very popular in African countries, as they are an excellent supplement for children and pregnant women who have deficiency in these nutrients. They are highly sought-after for food and as the famed worm dropped into mescal, a Mexican liquor.

Beetles

Beetles are the most commonly eaten insects around the world. They are long horned, and come in different varieties. Eating beetles is a common scene in the Amazon basin or parts of Africa, and other heavily forested regions around the world.