You’ll find chapulines – grasshoppers – of all shapes and sizes piled up in the markets of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. They have a satisfying crunch, and are often flavoured with salt, lime or chili – to boost their rather disappointing lack of flavour.
As the benefits of eating insects is being explored by nutritionists and economists alike, the people of Mexico have been ahead of the curve for centuries. Some say that grasshoppers are the cleanest insects, because they never touch the ground – only grasses. Snack on them like crisps in downtown Oaxaca, or wrap ‘em up in a taco with cheese, ham and salsa.
As the benefits of eating insects is being explored by nutritionists and economists alike, the people of Mexico have been ahead of the curve for centuries. Some say that grasshoppers are the cleanest insects, because they never touch the ground – only grasses. Snack on them like crisps in downtown Oaxaca, or wrap ‘em up in a taco with cheese, ham and salsa.
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