Spanish Fly (Spain)
The Spanish Fly is not a fly, it is a beetle. This beetle is crushed up and is then eaten. The cantharidin that it contains is supposed to work as...
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Chapul Looks to Introduce Insects into the American Diet
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College roommates are looking to introduce the American public to a unique snack while also addressing serious worldwide concerns. Chapul founders Pat Crowley of Salt Lake City and Dan O’Neill...
Edible Sago Worm Larvae
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We’re pleased to announce the arrival of Sago Worms to our on-line shop. Sago worm, Larvae of Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus, is considered a delicacy in much of Southeast Asia. “Sago Delight”,or...
The Witchetty Grub: An Aboriginal Delicacy
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If you have ever seen a grub before, you probably didn’t think to yourself ‘yum!’ However, the aborigines in the Australian Outback would beg to differ. Aboriginal people consider the...
Stir Fry Weaver Ants Eggs Recipe
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Weaver Ants eggs are a highly prized delicacy in Thailand. Weaver ants produce their eggs only once a year during the cooler months December to Jaruary, during this time, the...
Protein Packed Mopane Worms
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Gonimbrasia belina is a species of moth that originates from South Africa. The caterpillar (Mopane worm) is edible and is an important food source for indigenous South Africans, providing them...