I was inspired to create this thread after reading a Slate article talking about the sustainability and nutritional value of insects and how some restauranteurs are attempting to break the Western taboo of eating bugs. Some Mexican restaurants such as Olamey's in Washington, DC and Toloache in New York are quickly gaining the interest of adventurous foodies for serving grasshopper tacos on their menus. Examples of such delicacies below:









Bugs are considered a superfood, possessing far greater amount of nutritional value (such as high protein and low fat content) than beef, chicken, or pork. Scientists are now conducting research on how sustainable bug farming would help contain starvation, decrease the amount of greenhouse gases emitted in the atmosphere, and help with the process of recycling waste material. And some boldly predict Americans and Europeans will view insects as a delicacy in as little as 20 years.

But would you eat any bugs? Have you eaten any insects? Describe the taste, texture, etc.

Lets discuss!

If I was in a country where is was common why not just to try it

But I ain't go time for that here unless I was starving and stranded somewhere

Grasshoppers are yummy
They taste like fish

No

I like to consider myself adventurous and open to trying most food but I draw the line at insects

I don't eat meat so no.

Nooooo

No

I wouldn't eat any animal.

Ew no

I'm a foodie, I'll def try anything once.

Yeah, I might like it.

I remember back then immigrant from Chiapas and Oaxaca who came to my city used to eat these large flying ants that came during the summer and they were okay, nothing happened to them. In fact they were quite healthy people. (Off-topic but they also slept in hammocks all the time, I thought that was peculiar).

But yeah, I would defintely try it, they are rich in proteins and if we ate insects instead of cows we would help the planet a lot. However I do not think I am ready to make them a weekly meal or anything, but a couple times a year, why not?

not in my lifetime

No

I might try it if I get the chance. If they dip it in BBQ sauce or marinade or something.

i just cackled at that