Benefits of Eating Grasshoppers: The idea of eating insects may surprise many people. But in many cultures around the world, insects are eaten as food. About a quarter of the world’s population i.e. about 200 crore people eat insects regularly. Recently, a stunt with a grasshopper was seen in an episode of Khatron Ke Khiladi. In the viral video, the contestant is seen putting the grasshopper in his mouth and putting it in a pipe, seeing which everyone is surprised and the question is arising in the minds of the people whether this is safe? Let’s know in this news…
There are about 2000 species of insects eaten around the world. The practice of eating insects is known as entomophagy. Insects are mostly eaten in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 164 different species of insects are sold in the markets of Bangkok and Thailand. The United Nations (UN) has also encouraged more and more people to eat insects, simply because they are a better option than eating meat.
Where are locusts eaten?
WebMD According to a report published in the Journal of the American Journal of Biotechnology, locusts are popular snacks in Mexico and parts of Central America. Locusts have been eaten in Mexico since the mid-16th century. Locusts are very nutritious. They contain about 40 percent protein, 43 percent fat and 13 percent dietary fiber.
Locusts are rich in protein
Locusts have more protein than many other food items like chicken, eggs and beans. Locusts contain iron, zinc, calcium, manganese and magnesium. Talking about vitamins, B12, B5, B7 and folic acid are found in it in abundance.
How is locust eaten?
Locusts are safe to eat. But experts recommend that you eat farm-raised locusts because they are fed clean and controlled feed. With wild locusts, you don’t know what they have eaten. You should remove their legs before eating them. Locusts have large barbs on their leg bones. These barbs can get stuck in your intestines and surgery is required to remove them. In Mexico, locusts are traditionally eaten as food. cooked on an iron griddle It is cooked with salt, garlic, lemon and chilli. In Mexico this dish is called ‘Chapulin’. It is used as a topping for pizza.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 11, 2024, 15:44 IST
