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Caterpillars, beetle larvae, grasshoppers or stink bugs can become a source of future food with good nutritional value for human health.

Mopane moth

Mopane moths are larval stages of emperor butterflies (Imbrasia belina), a common butterfly in southern Africa. This caterpillar can be eaten after boiling in salt water and drying. 100 g of caterpillars can supplement 31 mg of iron, more than iron in beef, as well as provide nutrients such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc . Today, caterpillars become a in foods in famine periods in Africa. Even harvesting caterpillars is considered a million dollar industry in this area.

Grasshopper Chapuline

Chapulines are grasshoppers of the Sphenarium family, often eaten in parts of southern Mexico. When processed, grasshoppers are crunchy and add other spices like garlic, lemon juice, salt, onions, chili powder. According to the researchers, Chapulines' grasshoppers can hold up to 70% of protein and are believed to be able to supplement abundant human protein.

Witchetty larvae

Witchetty larvae are the main food source of aboriginal people living in Australia. When eaten raw, larvae taste like cashew nuts; Larvae will be brittle and fragrant like fried chicken when grilled with charcoal. Witchetty larva is rich in azzit oleic, a Omega-9 monounsaturated fat that is beneficial for human health.

Termite

For many people living in South America and Africa, termites are fried, sun-dried, smoked or steamed with banana leaves is a delicious and nutritious food source. The termite body contains about 38% protein. The termite Syntermes aculeosus in Venezuela is rich in nutrients such as fatty acids, iron, calcium .

Red palm tree

The red palm tree (Rhychophorus phoenicis) is a favorite dish of many African tribes. One is picked up from palm trees, about 10 cm long, 5 cm wide, fried in pan, because the body is rich in fat. According to scientists, this is the ideal insect that can provide nutrients such as iron, zinc, and phosphorus, as well as healthy, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Weevils can also be eaten raw.

Stink bug

Hemiptera Order is a favorite food source in many Asian, South American and African countries. This insect contains important nutrients such as protein, iron, potassium, phosphorus. Because the beetles produce toxic odors, they will be processed by frying or soaking in water and drying. To eat raw, the beetle must be cut off for a foul odor.

Deep powder

The larvae of the powdered beetle (Tenebrio molitor) are one of the few insects that are consumed in Western countries. In the Netherlands, worms are grown as food for humans and animals. Nutrients in deep powders include copper, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, protein, polyunsaturated fat. This is considered an insect with nutritional value without any comparable species.