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Mmm.. Mmm.. GOOD!!
Renee Zbynski, Entomology Intern
When the entomology crew starts cooking, you better watch out!! A summer camp group came to Reiman Gardens to make some very unique treats with us. That’s right – we cooked and ate insects!
Insects provide a surprising amount of nutrition. They are a good protein source, with very little fats and sugars. They are also “greener” than other meat sources regarding feed. An insect more efficiently converts feed to body mass. Beef and other livestock use a higher ratio of feed to create meat.
With all these nutritional and environmental benefits, I can’t understand why insects are not a major food source for the United States! Most countries accept insects as a part of their diets.
Here are some delicious recipes I helped make with the summer camp kids:
Wax Worm Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crickets – Dry Roasted AND Chocolate Covered!
Cornbread Mealworm Muffins
Yes, I tried them. And yes, they were delicious!!
Aug 6, 2010 2:33 PM
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