Scorpions on a stick are a big hit at San Marcos fair

[longknife]

Yum yum.

“They taste good, like chicharrón [fried pork crackling], a bit milder than pork,” said fairgoer José, who praised the seasoning used.

On a serious side, insects were once a main diet of pre-Columbian Mexico and Central America. Lots of protein. Who knows? With proper farming and preparation, they could once again be a source of food. There are sure enough a lot of them.

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[miketx]

No thanks.

 

[Zebra]

holidaymakers lately brought scorpions to Germany from abroad.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Yum yum.

“They taste good, like chicharrón [fried pork crackling], a bit milder than pork,” said fairgoer José, who praised the seasoning used.

On a serious side, insects were once a main diet of pre-Columbian Mexico and Central America. Lots of protein. Who knows? With proper farming and preparation, they could once again be a source of food. There are sure enough a lot of them.

More @ https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/scorpions-a-hit-at-san-marcos-fair/

They are also an Asian thing. No thanks.