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Over 1200 species of insects are used as food throughout the world

As a substitute for other sources of meat

From ancient Romans to starving Ethiopians

Everyone needs their recommended daily protein intake

In Mexico, insects are sold by the pound in village markets

In Columbia, ants are often ground up and spread on bread

In the Philippines, they stuff their mouths with locusts

In Australia, there's nothing like a 3 inch termite

Entomophagy

Food laws in many countries do not prohibit insect parts in food

They only limit quantity

Your favorite chocolate bar will contain more then 60 insect fragments

Per 100 grams