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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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Er det ulovligt at spise insekter?

Der er mange love og regler, der styrer hvad man må sælge som madvarer. Og når det kommer til at insekter, så er disse love slet ikke up-to-date, så der er en del gråzoner. See all posts →

Find insekter nær dig

Vil du samle? Gå på restaurant? Købe engros? Alle vores bedste tips til at finde insekter findes lige her! See all posts →

Smager insekter godt?

Det lader til at der er en fantastisk række af ekstraordinære smagsnuancer som folk i den vestlige verden for det meste går glip af - bare fordi vi ikke gider spise insekter! See all posts →

North America's entomophagists are teaming up

Posted by Jen Stout · July 11, 2016 11:10 PM · 1 reaction
For the North American Edible Insects Coalition (NAEIC), the tide is turning: The era of ‘Gross, bugs!’ is giving way to curiosity and enthusiasm. It’s a critical time in this fast-growing industry.  Dig deeper →

Mexican 'caviar': Escamoles (Ant Larvae)

Posted by Jen Stout · April 25, 2016 5:34 PM · 1 reaction
Escamoles: the caviar of the Mexican desert. Nestled beneath the cacti, vast ant colonies are the source of this prized food – the larvae of the black ant.  Dig deeper →

Why waxworms make sweet treats

Posted by Jen Stout · April 02, 2016 10:57 PM · 1 reaction
Wax moth larvae can rip through a beehive like nothing on earth, causing utter havoc. But some beekeepers have adapted, realising that a waxworm infestation can have unexpected benefits. Taking the larvae to breed yourself means you have an endless supply of food.  Dig deeper →

There's money to be made with edible insects

Posted by Jonas Bruun · March 11, 2016 9:50 PM · 2 reactions
This week has been a big one for the edible-insect world, as insect protein company Exo managed to secure $4 million in financing from venture capitalists – a first in this young industry.  Dig deeper →

Stores & Restaurants in the United States

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From shrub to tub: can palm-dwelling weevils help tackle hunger?

Posted by Jen Stout · February 18, 2016 10:36 PM
It could be the food of the future – with no fans at the French Riviera. Can the mass production of palm weevil larvae solve hunger and malnutrition in Ghana?  Dig deeper →

Herding grasshoppers

Posted by Jen Stout · February 05, 2016 6:43 PM
‘As difficult as herding cats’, the saying goes – well, try herding grasshoppers. Not only can these guys jump the bug-equivalent of several football fields, but they can actually fly too. Nevertheless, the idea of farming them like a domesticated food source is actually taking off.  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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Bug of the Week (22)

Stingless Bee

Delicious honey with no sting: the perfect bee? Meet our BUG OF THE WEEK.  Read →

  • 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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