Most Edible Insects are Rich in Nutrients : Yum Yum
Edible insects are a nutritious and sustainable food source. Discover the health benefits and environmental advantages of incorporating insects into your diet.
The most popular eaten insects by humans are
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Bees, wasps, and ants
- Grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets
- Cicadas, leafhoppers, froghoppers,
- Scale insects, Termites and true bugs
- Mealworms, palm weevils
- Butterflies, moths
- And more….
Check out My experience of Locals eating Flying Termites whilst in Kenya!!!
Characteristics of Inedible Insects
- Brightly coloured insects / bugs
- Insects / bugs that are extremely smelly
- Hairy creepy crawlers
- Insects and bugs that sting and bite
**Ensure your safety : Understanding these characteristics is crucial for ensuring safety in entomophagy, the practice of eating insects.
*Ask your local guide if a ‘Bug’ is edible…BEFORE popping it into your mouth
