Who eats bugs?
 Many cultures around the world use insects, and related arthropods such as spiders and scorpions, as a regular part of their diet. Both adult insects and larvae are consumed. These critters are surprisingly high in protein content and relatively low in fat. Frequently insects are dried and ground into a sort of flour then mixed with grain flour to make breads, pasta, etc.
In the US, where deliberate consumption of arthropods is less common, the average consumer still gets a certain amount of arthropod protein in the form of harmless contaminants of cereals, peanut butter and similar processed food.
So, while insects consume a lot of the world's food supply they also contribute to it in many ways. Take a look at these book selections for proven recipes and techniques for using insects in cooking. Bon appétit!
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