Ewww....Edible Insects!

Results for - Ewww....Edible Insects!

1,851 voters participated in this survey

WARNING (images included) - this survey might not be for everyone, a strong stomach might be required!

As any good Entomophage (eater of insects) knows, these bugs are more than just pests; they're what's for dinner! In many cases people started eating these insects out of necessity, but these days they have become a delicacy. Did you know that a Entomophage is a eater of insects?

1. As any good Entomophage (eater of insects) knows, these bugs are more than just pests; they're what's for dinner! In many cases people started eating these insects out of necessity, but these days they have become a delicacy. Did you know that a Entomophage is a eater of insects?

Yes

174 votes

75%

1,381 votes

Undecided

62 votes

Not Applicable

13%

234 votes

Oven-Baked Tarantula - A unique Cambodian delicacy, tarantulas were originally consumed only during plagues but have since become standard fare. Tarantulas come pre-baked. Simply remove fangs and eat warm. Could you eat a oven-baked tarantula?

2. Oven-Baked Tarantula - A unique Cambodian delicacy, tarantulas were originally consumed only during plagues but have since become standard fare. Tarantulas come pre-baked. Simply remove fangs and eat warm. Could you eat a oven-baked tarantula?

Yes

94 votes

76%

1,408 votes

Undecided

111 votes

Not Applicable

13%

238 votes

Scorpion Suckers - These harmless California scorpions are encased in a delicious candy coating. According to the listing, scorpions, which are technically arachnids, not insects, are a major food source in many parts of the world. Would you be willing to try one of these scorpion suckers?

3. Scorpion Suckers - These harmless California scorpions are encased in a delicious candy coating. According to the listing, scorpions, which are technically arachnids, not insects, are a major food source in many parts of the world. Would you be willing to try one of these scorpion suckers?

Yes

135 votes

75%

1,396 votes

Undecided

90 votes

Not Applicable

12%

230 votes

Larvets Worm Snacks - These crunchy worms are baked and come in a variety of flavors including BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, and Mexican Spice. Would you buy these flavored worm snacks?

4. Larvets Worm Snacks - These crunchy worms are baked and come in a variety of flavors including BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, and Mexican Spice. Would you buy these flavored worm snacks?

Yes

109 votes

76%

1,413 votes

Undecided

91 votes

Not Applicable

13%

238 votes

Pregnant Crickets - In the northeast area of Thailand, crickets laden with eggs are considered a tasty snack. These crickets are caught and flash-frozen in the wild then cleaned, cooked, and lightly salted. You can buy a bag of ready-to-eat pregnant crickets for less than $6.00. Would you spend $6 for a cricket snack?

5. Pregnant Crickets - In the northeast area of Thailand, crickets laden with eggs are considered a tasty snack. These crickets are caught and flash-frozen in the wild then cleaned, cooked, and lightly salted. You can buy a bag of ready-to-eat pregnant crickets for less than $6.00. Would you spend $6 for a cricket snack?

Yes

72 votes

79%

1,454 votes

Undecided

75 votes

Not Applicable

14%

250 votes

6. Chocolate-Covered Giant Ants - These Giant Queen Leafcutter ants are bathed in decadent Belgian chocolate. Their taste is described as "nutty" and they are said to boost the immune system and give those who eat them extra energy. Would you eat chocolate covered ants to boost your immune system?

Yes

148 votes

72%

1,330 votes

Undecided

122 votes

Not Applicable

14%

251 votes

7. Very last question - which countries are you familiar with that actually eat bugs?

Thailand

32%

584 votes

Ghana

13%

243 votes

Mexico

19%

354 votes

China

26%

479 votes

Brazil

13%

241 votes

Australia

156 votes

Japan

21%

383 votes

The Netherlands

88 votes

United States

169 votes

51%

941 votes

02/16/2016 Food & Drink 1851 57 By: SmokeyandBandit

Results for - Ewww....Edible Insects!

1. As any good Entomophage (eater of insects) knows, these bugs are more than just pests; they're what's for dinner! In many cases people started eating these insects out of necessity, but these days they have become a delicacy. Did you know that a Entomophage is a eater of insects?

2. Oven-Baked Tarantula - A unique Cambodian delicacy, tarantulas were originally consumed only during plagues but have since become standard fare. Tarantulas come pre-baked. Simply remove fangs and eat warm. Could you eat a oven-baked tarantula?

3. Scorpion Suckers - These harmless California scorpions are encased in a delicious candy coating. According to the listing, scorpions, which are technically arachnids, not insects, are a major food source in many parts of the world. Would you be willing to try one of these scorpion suckers?

4. Larvets Worm Snacks - These crunchy worms are baked and come in a variety of flavors including BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, and Mexican Spice. Would you buy these flavored worm snacks?

6. Chocolate-Covered Giant Ants - These Giant Queen Leafcutter ants are bathed in decadent Belgian chocolate. Their taste is described as "nutty" and they are said to boost the immune system and give those who eat them extra energy. Would you eat chocolate covered ants to boost your immune system?

7. Very last question - which countries are you familiar with that actually eat bugs?

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