What's the Buzz on Eating Bugs? Can Insects Really Save the World?

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Aug 20, 2024

Insects may hold the key to a sustainable future as a food source, yet cultural stigma still prevails. From cicadas' unique flavor profiles to the delicious chapulinas, the culinary potential of bugs is explored. The podcast highlights Madagascar's 'bacon bug' initiative, aiding food security while delighting taste buds. It addresses the complexities of promoting edible insects and the rising interest in Western markets. The conversation debunks myths around entomophagy, pondering whether bugs can indeed save the world—or if we've just lost our appetite for them.