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Insects on the Space Menu

Insects on the Space Menu

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·November 12, 2025
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raybb

I know people like to talk about edible insects mainly in terms of environmental outcomes but having tried insects from many cuisines and cultures I think the new world of flavors they come with is underrated. There's a big ick factor for many but if you can get yourself to try it you just might be surprised.

My favorite was freshly prepared (no roasted in a factory long ago) hormigas culonas in Colombia. We tried them rare, medium, and well done with different dishes and the flavors were wonderful but very hard to compare.

forinti

I know people who eat a type of ant that stores a sugary liquid. They grow a big belly and just sit still as a food dispenser for the rest of the colony. I would surely try it given the chance.

I've also seen Mexicans eat crickets with pepper. I was more afraid of the pepper than the crickets, so I had to give it a pass.

Myself, I can only claim to have eaten the larvae in guavas (they taste exactly the same as the guava itself).

NedF

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