The idea of eating insects may be disgusting. But few days ago, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that eating these animals would not only key to ending hunger in the world, but also with obesity. A nutritional level, the bugs are high in protein, and raising them is organic, so experts suggest inclusion in the policies of food security. There are 1,900 species suitable for human consumption. Here, ten of them.
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Ants
Not only are considered delicious by different cultures, but are also versatile in the preparations. They can be consumed from chips and baked until dipped in chocolate. In countries such as Colombia, the big ass ants are considered a delicacy high cuisine and are estimated to already ate in that territory for five centuries. Also this insect is eaten in North America, especially in communities from Asia. Those who dared to try it, say it tastes exotic and delicious. Turn, is good for health because it reduces cholesterol and has aphrodisiac properties.
Silkworms
Usually are fried, but can also be consumed shakes, boiled, en brochette, breaded or with soy sauce and sweet sake. This insect is particularly popular in Korea, but also eaten in China, Japan and Thailand. Because of its high protein and because its production depends entirely on the human being, what level is considered as the ideal issue for astronauts in food. Their pupae contain nearly twice the essential amino acids that the pig and four times more than eggs and milk.
Spiders
Many people are afraid of being bitten by a poisonous variety of this animal. However, others like to eat fried spiders. In countries like Cambodia to sell roadside, like fruits, meats or cheeses. Units of the species known as “Thai zebra tarantula” are chosen, are immersed in a mixture of MSG, sugar and salt, and then fried in oil with crushed garlic. Its flavor has been described as a cross between chicken and cod. Perhaps for this reason, the Internet and provides recipes for preparing this dish.
Dragonflies
Indonesia coveted and consumed in Mexico, this insect with transparent wings associated with rain also tends to be consumed in different preparations. A little salt and lemon is enough to spice and can be ingested from fried up in drinks. Unlike other insects, the dragonfly is very aesthetic, so it is also able to enter the eye. No wonder there are pastries that emulate preparations for decorating birthday cakes for girls.
Beetles
Very popular in Mexico, edible species are beetles of the order Coleoptera. Their larvae are eaten in the states of Hidalgo, Tabasco, Guerrero, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla, Nayarit, Chiapas, Michoacán and Mexico City. Also are often called “worms Bats”, “rhinoceros beetle” and “grub”. The chahuis or cameos, which are a variety of known edible beetles in the Aztec country, should be eaten roasted and otherwise preserve a bitter taste.
Bees
This insect is always associated with the by edible honey produced, suitable for spreading on toast, used in desserts and sweetened tea. However, there are those who eat the same bees, far from being inhibited by the sting. In Japan and their larvae are eaten up even sells canned. Are they as good to combat colds and the product extracted from the combs beekeepers? Do take Western countries as a healthy snack?
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