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Edible insects and bugs


Edible Cisada (Hemoptera)



Edible Cisada (Hemoptera)
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£2.99

Cisada (Hemopter) are collected and eated in northeast Thailand. Cicadoidea have large eyes wide apart on the head and usually transparent, well-veined wings. Many people around the world regularly eat cicadas: the female is prized as it is meatier. Shells of cicadas are employed in the traditional medicines of China. Our Cicada’s have been cooked and seasoned to taste. They are consumed as a delicacy in Thailand’s north-eastern region.

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Edible Insect Nymphs (Rare)



Edible Insect Nymphs (Rare)
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£3.99

Bag of roasted Nymphs

Tessaratomidae nymphs arrive at the beginning of the rainy season and are common in secondary woods. They are local delicacy in northeast Thailand. This bag contains approximately 20-30 Nymphs. They are collected 1 month before the rain season and only available during this time. The nymphs are collected fresh and then quick frozen, cleaned, dehydrated, seasoned and then packed in a special vacuum pouch with an oxygen absorber. Nymphs are eaten by removing the outer wings first. Ingredients: Tessaratomidae nymphs, Natural Flavouring, Salt.



Edible Macrodorcus Peudaxis Beetles



Edible Macrodorcus Peudaxis Beetles
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£2.99

Bag of Macrodorcus Peudaxis Beetles.

Macrodorcus pseudaxis are less common than other edible insects because they’re only available during the monsoon season. Macrodorcus are omnivores and scavengers feeding on organic materials, as well as decaying plant material, fungi, and some seedling plants. Because our insects are boiled and dehydrated, rather than the traditional frying method, they still contain a good source of protein and are low in fat. They have been tossed in Thai herbs (lemon grass, lime leaf, galingale and garlic). A little salt and soy sauce has been added also. They are then dehydrated and bagged.

Packed in special foil pouches with oxygen absorbers and moisture absorbers. Shelf life 1 year - weight 20g (approx)

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Edible Male Rhino Beetles



Edible Male Rhino Beetles
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£3.99

Bag of 2 Female Rino Beetles.

Rhino beetles, subfamily (Dynastinae) are among the largest of beetles. The male cheetles use their hats in mating battles against other males. Rhinoceros beetles are also one of the strongest animals on the planet in relation to their own size. They can lift up to 850 times their own weight. Rhino beetles are most abundant at the end of the rain season when some are caught, collected and used as a protein rich food source.
This bag contains 2 or 3 (depending on size) beetles. They have been cooked and tossed in Thai herbs (lemon grass, lime leaf, galingale and garlic). A little salt and soy sauce has been added also. They are then dehydrated and bagged.

Packed in special foil pouches with oxygen absorbers and moisture absorbers. Shelf life 1 year - weight 20g (approx)

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Edible Thai silk worm larvae




Edible Thai silk worm larvae
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£3.49

Edible Thai Silkworm larvaes

Silk worm pupaes are used to make beautiful Thai silk garments, and they are edible too. The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of Bombyx mori (Latin: "silkworm of the mulberry tree"), the domesticated silkmoth. It is entirely dependent on humans for its reproduction and no longer occurs naturally in the wild. Also, as well as being a tasty snack, silkworms are a source of traditional Chinese medicine. Silkworm pupae can be eaten whole straight out of the bag. Silkworms are high in protein, low in fat and a great source of essential fatty acids. Ingredients: Silkworms, natural favouring. No preservatives or colours added.

Shelf Life 12 months from date of manufacture



Giant Water Scorpions



Giant Water Scorpions
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£3.79

Edible Water Scorpions (a.k.a. Giant Water Bugs)

Nepidae is a family of insects commonly called water scorpions (Thai Name 'Meangda') for their superficial resemblance to a scorpion. Water Scorpions are carnivores, eating pond animals. They capture their prey with their front legs and suck the body fluids. They also have the ability to inflict a painful bite which gave them their nickname 'toe biters'. They use the siphon in their tail in a "snorkel fashion" thrusting it up through the surface film on the water to the air above so they are able to breath underwater. Water Scorpions are used mainly for their special aroma in Thai cooking but also barbequed and served as snacks. Remove the outer wings and eat the meat inside.

Ingredients: Water Scorpions, Natural Flavouring, Salt.



NEW! Bag of Mixed Bugs (5 types)



NEW! Bag of Mixed Bugs (5 types)
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£3.49

Bag of Mixed Bugs (5 Species)

This bag contains 5 popular edible bugs including bamboo worms, silk worms, big crickets, mole crickets and buffalo dung beetles. The insects are collected fresh and then quick frozen, cleaned, dehydrated, seasoned and then packed in a special vacuum pouch with an oxygen and moisture absorber. These insects can be eaten straight from the bag. Ingredients: Mixed Bugs, Natural Flavouring, Salt.



Queen Weaver Ants (Rare)



Queen Weaver Ants (Rare)
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£5.99

Edible Queen Weaver Ants

Weaver ant colonies are founded by one or more mated females (queens) A queen lays her first clutch of eggs on a leaf and protects and feeds the larvae until they develop into mature workers. The workers then construct leaf nests and help rear new brood laid by the queen. Colonies can be extremely large consisting of more than a hundred nests spanning numerous trees and contain more than half a million workers. Weaver Ants are a prized delicacy in the northeast of Thailand but are quite uncommon because they are difficult to collect and only available during certain months.

Ingredients: Queen Weaver Ants, Natural Flavouring, Salt.




Edible insects and bugs

 

I was many times in Thailand and tried some of that delights, deep fried silkworms are really yummy while Cicadas would not win a Michelin Star, imho.

well, there are still some other exotic options like huge field-rats (in the Chiang Mai area). They go down well with some Meat Water:



and some Crocodile-Noses...



:D