Countries that treat insects as delicacies There are about 1 million species of insects in the world, and countries that treat insects as delicacies do exist.

In fact, some insects are rich in nutrients, such as protein, amino acids, etc., but their fat and cholesterol content are very low.

Fried grasshoppers, fire-roasted beetles, and boiled scorpions, many people may have never heard of these dish names, but in a certain country, these scary-sounding dish names are actually delicacies that everyone likes and often eats.

This country is Cambodia.

In Cambodia, many foreign tourists will see many stalls selling snacks on both sides of the street. There are usually many diners in front of the stalls, and the food sold will definitely surprise you - cicada pupae, crickets, lizards, earthworms, etc.

After being cooked, it is divided into small portions and sold.

In Thailand, there are many food stores selling fried insects, and those "frightening" foods always attract the attention of many people.

Indians in South America like to eat termites, and in some areas of China, bamboo insects and cicadas are also used to make food.