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a taste of insects
  • Why should I eat insects?
    • Do they taste good?
    • Are they healthy?
    • Can they save the world?
    • Who eats insects?
  • How can I try insects?
    • Know your bugs
    • Prepare and cook them
    • Find them where you are
    • Stores & Restaurants
    • Tastings & Events
  • What's stopping me?
    • Is it disgusting?
    • Are they dangerous?
    • Could it be illegal?
    • Can it go wrong?

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Chimpansepind - med myrer

Posted by Jen Stout · September 02, 2016 11:11 AM
En af de mere geniale værktøjer, som chimpanser tager i brug i deres hittepåsomme overlevelseskamp er en lille pind, de stikker ind i termitboer, for så at trække ud dækket i velsmagende snacks. På engelsk kalder man det en “chimp stick”, her har vi valgt at kalde det en “chimpansepind”.  Dig deeper →

Hvem spiser insekter?

Insekter er det nyeste nye inden for madlavning. Eller er det? Verden over er der allerede 2 milliarder mennesker, der spiser insekter på daglig basis. Men hvem er de? Og hvordan bærer de sig ad?  See all posts →

Termite crackers

Posted by Julie Damkjær · March 06, 2016 3:24 PM · 1 reaction
In Kenya, Nordic Food Lab’s lead researcher for “Deliciousness as an argument for edible insects”, Josh Evans, came up with a cracking idea for a termite dish…  Dig deeper →

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Eating Crickets – a bit dull or the next big thing?

Posted by Jen Stout · February 20, 2016 11:34 AM
Unless you’re a serious bug fan, you wouldn’t describe these brown and black scuttling things as pretty. But despite being a bit dull, crickets have become the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to edible insects.  Dig deeper →

Seeking Romance: the Cockchafer

Posted by Jen Stout · February 11, 2016 11:27 PM
The beautiful May Bug, with its comical antler-like antennae and fuzzy face, used to be a common sight across the European continent. And cockchafers were also eaten quite widely!  Dig deeper →

Chapulines – Mexican Grasshoppers

Posted by Jen Stout · February 04, 2016 8:04 PM
Grasshopper tacos are making their way into the trendier eating spots of the US, as is the way with any ‘unusual’ food - sushi was once the same!  Dig deeper →

Chirping in the background – the Grasshopper

Posted by Jen Stout · February 04, 2016 4:37 PM
Their skills aren’t limited to chirping; grasshoppers can also jump impressively far, spit brown liquid at attackers, and congregate in swarming clouds of biblical plague when they get too randy. Grasshoppers are eaten widely, especially in Mexico as chapulines.  Dig deeper →

How to dry-roast mealworms

Posted by Jen Stout · January 08, 2016 5:11 PM
An easy intro to cooking with bugs: dry-roasted mealworms. Add a little salt or sugar for a tasty snack. Handy for when you get bored of peanuts!  Dig deeper →

From bait to plate – the versatile little mealworm

Posted by Jen Stout · January 08, 2016 4:00 PM
Garden birds love mealworms – and so can people. Get your Vitamin B12 boost from this versatile little larvae, which can add a protein crunch to everything from burgers and bakes to salads and soups.  Dig deeper →
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Eating insects is nothing new – but it's also the future. Still, many of us find it disgusting. We’re on a mission to find out more – not to sell you anything. Share our curiosity and join us in exploring a taste of insects!

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  • Stingless Bee
  • Earthworm
  • Black Soldier Fly
  • June Beetle
  • Silkworm
  • Mopane Caterpillar
  • Escamol (Ant Larva)
  • Cheese Fly Larva
  • Waxworm
  • Cockroach
  • Locust
  • Wasp
  • Termite
  • Cricket
  • Cockchafer
  • Grasshopper
  • Asian Giant Hornet
  • Palm Weevil
  • Mealworm
  • Giant Water Bug
  • Western Honeybee
  • Red Wood Ant

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Why should I eat insects?
  • Do they taste good?
  • Are they healthy?
  • Can they save the world?
  • Who eats insects?
How can I try insects?
  • Know your bugs
  • Prepare and cook them
  • Find them where you are
  • Tastings & Events
What's stopping me?
  • Is it disgusting?
  • Are they dangerous?
  • Could it be illegal?
  • Can it go wrong?
Who's bugging me?
  • BUGSfeed team
  • BUGS film team
  • Nordic Food Lab team

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