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Can we eat caterpillars?

Post published:19/03/2024
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O08EnCiQSI Introduction: Caterpillars in Food Edible caterpillars: an ancestral food If for us Westerners, eating caterpillars may seem strange, you should know that it is part of the culinary traditions of many peoples around the world. In central Africa, for example, the protein supply of caterpillars is so important that certain species have been domesticated. Among the caterpillars consumed, we find in particular theImbrasia oyemensis or even the Cirina Forda, more commonly known as shea caterpillars, known for their high quality protein. What are these little creatures really inside? In terms of nutrition, caterpillars have nothing to envy of our…

Using Insects as Food

Post published:07/03/2024
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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…