Not Indexed I can hear you saying that it's disgusting and you would never be interested in eating bugs. The alternative to establishing natural defect levels in some foods would be to insist on increased utilization of chemical substances to control insects, rodents and other natural contaminants. The alternative is not satisfactory because of the very real danger of exposing consumers to potential hazards from residues of these chemicals, as opposed to the aesthetically unpleasant but harmless natural and unavoidable defects. There are several advantages to eating insects. They are a good source of protein and the nutritional value is equal, if not better, than traditional meat choices.
Insects are abundant and easier to raise than cattle.
Almost all parts of the world except Europe and North America enjoy insect delicacies. Sangi is fried silk moth pupae which are the by-products of the silk industry. These larvae are raised en masse for their ability to produce silk. Once they pupate, they can no longer produce silk and are used as food. The flavor has been compared to mint and cinnamon.