Check out the FIVE most consumed insects in the world

We all know someone who says they would eat a stone, but does that also include feed on insects? In fact, including insects in the daily diet is not such a strange thing in some parts of the world, since about 2 billion people currently do it.

Therefore, we have prepared this article with a list of most consumed insects in the world for you to check and be surprised. Would you dare to try one? Read it in full and find out which insects are considered the most delicious and unusual by some cuisines around the world.

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Is eating bugs bad?

Well, it depends. You can safely eat some insects, but you need to know that not all of them are suitable for human consumption. For example, were you ever told that eating ants was "good for your eyes" when you were a kid? So it's exactly this type of "tip" that should be avoided when considering eating insects, as they are not true.

In addition to being cheap and easy to find, insects are great sources of protein and can improve the quality of your diet. Before adding this food to your routine, see below a list of insects that can be consumed without risk.

Delicious and unusual insects

1. beetle larva: many people are afraid to eat insects, even more so larvae, but this food can be very delicious and nutritious;
2. Cicada: cicada, when well prepared, can have a bittersweet taste after deep-fried in oil or roasted;
3. Ant: although it is not recommended to eat ants, there is a species that is commonly consumed in Brazil in farofas. For this, the abdomen of the insect is removed, only the head is used and consumed fried. (Attention: this dish does not help in the health of the vision);
4. Cricket: like cicadas and grasshoppers, this insect is also delicious when fried;
5. Termite: in the consumption of this insect, both adult specimens and larvae are used. A very common dish in the East is the curry stew with termite.

Before venturing into the consumption of insects, it is important that you ask your doctor if this food is suitable for you.