Using Insects as Food
The history of using insects as food First traces of entomophagy The use of insects as food, known as entomophagy, actually dates back to prehistoric times. Archaeological digs in Africa and Asia have uncovered insect remains dating back thousands of years, suggesting that our omnivorous ancestors regularly fed on insects. Entomophagy in antiquity As civilizations developed, so did the use of insects as food. For example, the ancient Romans enjoyed beetle larvae as a delicacy. Among the sacred texts of ancient India, we also find numerous examples of insect species eaten. Elsewhere, in the Levant, numerous biblical texts speak of…