 ) - these are considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine, which earned it the title of "insect caviar." They have a consistency similar to cottage cheese, yet taste like butter, with a nutty flavor. These will have some competition coming in from the Colombian Hormiga Culona (Atta laevigata) or as we'd call them in Engligh "The Big Butt Ant". In Colombia when not roasted, people just pick these up off the streets and eat them.  ) - these are considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine, which earned it the title of "insect caviar." They have a consistency similar to cottage cheese, yet taste like butter, with a nutty flavor. These will have some competition coming in from the Colombian Hormiga Culona (Atta laevigata) or as we'd call them in Engligh "The Big Butt Ant". In Colombia when not roasted, people just pick these up off the streets and eat them. 