So, I've been reading a lot today about eating insects.

[conuly]

Some of these sites are fascinating, and (almost) have me convinced.

I say almost because, of course, societal conditioning is really, really, really hard to overcome here!

I'm tempted to suggest something to the SICM to go with their Bugs exhibit. Oh, I get so tired of people who go in there with their kids and then talk loudly about how "gross" the whole room is. Here's an idea! If you're terrified of bugs, steer your child somewhere else!

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[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

What has bothered me about the intact insects I have tasted is the chitin. It tends to make my gums sore. Granted, all the insects I have had have been long dead and bone dry, but that would be my biggest annoyance. I could imagine that a more fresh insect would be better for the gums, in particular as sub-adults.

[conuly]

Probably.

Or maybe if they're cooked properly? Or if you shell them? I mean, we don't eat the shell on shrimp, do we?

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

Shelling might work on relatively big ones, but not the ones I have had, they were much to small.

I think I liked the chocolate covered ants the best of what I have tasted. The spiced dried mealworms on the other hand were just brittle and overly spiced.

[conuly]

Well, chocolate makes everything taste better.

[velvetchamber.livejournal.com]

Not fish.

[conuly]

Shrimp, though.