entomophagy

Insects are being eaten in most of the world. Archaeological evidence tells us that entomophagy has been practiced since mankind first made an appearance on this planet. It would appear that all levels of society consumed various insects and today they remain an important food source in many parts of the world. Insects are important to Australian aborigines, as well as African, Middle Eastern and Asian populations. Filipino farmers flood their fields to capture mole crickets that are sold to restaurants while the Thais eat crickets, grasshoppers, beetle larvae and dragonflies. During the Pacific war prisoners supplemented their diets with insects. Aztecs favored the corn ear caterpillars while in China, bee larvae is eaten raw or fried.

But would you do it ? Or have you ever done it ?

I have tried twice...

A larva ( fried and barbecue flavor ) from mexic.
It was tasting like bbq chips

Larvae - Protein (23.1%), Water (60.7%)

And a locust covered with chocolate ...
It was tasting liiiiiiiiiikkkkkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeee hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmm locust covered with chocolate !

Locust Protein, Fat, Ca, S, Fe

Is any body here that eats insects on a regular diet ? Or that have ever eats insects ?


[Edited on 17-7-2003 by Salem]