Entomophagy (literally, “insect-eating”) has been practiced throughout human history and continues to this day. Modern enthusiasts cite the economic and environmental benefits of using insects as a major source of protein in their diet; some even admit to liking the taste. Although I can’t personally vouch for the tastiness of any of the following items, if you’re interested in taking up entomophagy, here are a few things you could try.
Ants:
- Ant Candy
- Chocolate-Covered Giant Ants
- Fried Giant Ants
- Preserved Weaver Ants Eggs
- Roasted Weaver Ants
Crickets:
- Bacon & Cheddar Cheese-Flavored Crickets
- Canned Brown Curry-Flavored Mole Crickets
- Canned Soy Sauce-Flavored Pregnant Crickets
- Chocolate-Covered Crickets
- Preserved Big Crickets in Salt Water Brine
- Roasted Giant Crickets
- Roasted Pregnant Crickets
- Salt N’ Vinegar-Flavored Crickets
- Sour Cream & Onion-Flavored Crickets
Larvae & Worms:
- BBQ-Flavored Worms
- Canned BBQ-Flavored Bamboo Worms
- Canned Tom Yum-Flavored Bamboo Worms
- Cheddar Cheese-Flavored Worms
- Mexican Spice-Flavored Worms
- Preserved Bamboo Worms in Salt Water Brine
- Roasted Bamboo Worms
- Roasted Giant Centipedes
- Roasted Meal Worms
- Roasted Silk Worms
- Sun-Dried Emperor Moth Caterpillars
Scorpions & Water Bugs:
February 21st, 2007 at 2:20 am
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February 21st, 2007 at 2:25 am
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April 3rd, 2007 at 5:15 am
I’ve recently adopted a quasi-vegetarian diet, and entomophagy interests me as a potential source of protein. Unfortunately I’m irrationally repulsed by the appearance of the edible insect foods I can find online. But I think I could handle dried & powdered insects, or insect pastes, as a supplement to add to food. Do you know if any products like that are available?
April 9th, 2007 at 7:05 am
this is cool….our class has ate bugs too. its really nasty but its quite interesting! =)
April 9th, 2007 at 7:05 am
this is gay…………………….i hate bugs especially spiders!!!!!!!!!!!! ewww yucky
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April 24th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
Just bought the Scorpion vodka. Yey!! Thanks guys..
April 25th, 2007 at 5:01 am
These look pretty tasty… But, I’m on a low-carb diet. Does anyone know where I can get the nutritional values?
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November 7th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
I work with a teacher who has recently acquired a taste for bugs. I am sure my esteemed collegues will be pleased when I cater our next meeting. Knowing this group I think they would love the Roasted Pregnant Cricket.
November 26th, 2007 at 9:32 am
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January 18th, 2008 at 3:13 am
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February 12th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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February 26th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Is there a shop in London selling edible insect ?
Thanks
April 9th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Bugs are mylife they are so cute and delicouse i eat them for every meal!!!!
I’m a bug freak and proud
August 11th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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November 24th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
omg i have only tried one edible bug in my life and it was a chocolate covered cricket and i will never do it again “gross”
June 28th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
What’s that Chocolate covered Scorpion? Looks so attractive!!! But I don’t like eating them!!!
July 25th, 2009 at 5:24 am
I would have to try one of those, do you know where i can get them from :-))))
July 29th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Urggh, wouldn’t eat any of those things!
August 9th, 2009 at 9:14 am
I’m living in Thailand where I’ve eaten a number of insects, a scorpion, and some silkworms. I have it on video here at my YouTube channel – if you want to see me eat them. I wouldn’t call them delicious – but, they aren’t horrible either… well, for the most part.
It’s funny but, I had to draw the line at water bugs… they were small and there was just something about them that I couldn’t stomach. I think everyone should experience eating at least grasshoppers or crickets. They have lots of protein, and, if we’re ever in a nuclear winter – you might NEED to eat some bugs to survive… why not give it a go?
Great article…
September 11th, 2009 at 5:11 am
I guess eating insects is no different than eating any other animal.. although it’s still not for me! Frank @ Debt Consolidaion
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I ate a sour cream and onion flavored cricket today and it wasnt too bad. It definetly gave me an adreneline rush. I was the first to try it and then all the kids in my class begged for them. They kind of tasted like puffed rice. A great website is hotlix.com. The crickets head was still on so I pinched it off so I wouldnt have to see those beady eyes starring at me… Bleh!!! I recommend trying them…. come on be brave
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I just saw food network show where a guy eats a real, live meal worm and then eats a caramel apple with baked mealworms coating it, That… is where I draw the line. BLEHH
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Hmmm… definitely soon I wanna try one of those!!! LOL! It’s one of the list of things I want to eat before I reach 40. hahaa
December 10th, 2009 at 5:02 am
I want to try one too haha