[deleted] t1_jdclivl wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Reply to comment by PyroSAJ in Do insects have "meat" like other animals? I know that grubs, mealworms, etc. are eaten in some parts of the world, but if, for instance, beetles were the size of cows, could you butcher one and make beetle steak? by 9RFCat9

I tried cricket chips growing up. Just roasted crickets with seasoning on them. They honestly tasted good but the wings could get stuck in your teeth really easily. Many cultures do eat insects and some companies are attempting to introduce insects to western Europe and the USA through processed goods like powders. As you already stated, they truly are an efficient source of nutrients. Cows take 6 times as much feed for the same return as crickets.

https://www.fao.org/edible-insects/en/#:~:text=Edible%20insects%20contain%20high%20quality,the%20same%20amount%20of%20protein.