These edible insect delicacies have revolutionized the way chefs and restaurant owners conceive of food. While eight-legged creepy crawlers may not be the most appealing meal for many, there is a growing cadre of grub enthusiasts who are in search of an eccentric taste. In response, alcohol brands and confectionery companies have released lines that incorporate crunchy cockroaches and long worms, attracting a wealth of attention from curious eaters.
Gourmet grub restaurants and sweet arachnid treats have become mainstream. The unusual display of slithering snacks is eye-catching at the least, even for those who are disturbed by the concept. Talented teams of cooks have brought revolutionary takes to this sinewy table and have somehow managed to merge regular recipes with a natural take on dining, making the spreads slightly more approachable.
10 Edible Insect Delicacies
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Eat Cockroach, Get First in Line
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Alcohol-Infused Insects
The Scorpion In the Skorppio Bottle Is the New Tequila Worm
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Edible Insect Gifts
From Worm Crisps to Roasted Scorpion Snacks
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Insect Sushi
Bug 'Power Protein' Snacks
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Weird Food Trends and Daredevil Delicacies
What's On The Menu?
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Eco-Friendly Insectual Edibles
Insect Cookbook Gains Attention as Bizarre Sustainability Solution
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Gourmet Bug Restaurants
The Brooklyn Kitchen Serves a Five Course Meal of Insects and Worms
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Edible Insects
Entomophagy
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Buggy Sweet Treats
A Missouri Ice Cream Shop Debuts Cicada Ice Cream
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Bugs as Everyday Delicacies
Insect Cuisine to Preserve the Environment
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Creepy-Crawly Close-Ups
The Stephen Gschmeissner 3D Insect Photos are Unrecognizable
Ice Cream, Mozart & a Mattress
Haagen-Dazs Debuts 'Dolce' Luxury Ice Cream
Inedible Sushi
Lego Sushi Combo Platter
Creepy Crawler Captures
The Ondrej Pakan 'Dew-Soaked Bugs' Series is Dripping With Appeal
Ice Cream for Dogs
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From Religious Spaghetti to Edible Dresses
Edible Handbags
Louis Vuitton and Gossip Girl Fantasy Cakes Made to Order
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
Eating Broken Glass
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Insect Audiophile Amplifiers
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Edible Baby Shoes
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Sip In Style
Marilyn Martini Glass With Swarovski Mole
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This Bref Disinfectant Campaign Produces Pleasant Odors
Buying Liquor to Plant Trees
TRU Organic Vodka Treevertising
Edible Knitting
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Edible Flavoured Clouds
The Cloud Project Produces Ice Cream Tasting Sprays
Expensive Breast Milk Treats
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From Obama's Head to Edible Super Heroes
Lion Burgers
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Edible Hats
The Homemade Nacho Hat Even Has a Built-In Dish For Salsa
100 Mile Diet
Local Eating for Global Change
£90 Omelets
The Boisdale Restaurant in London Serves Up a Pricey Gull Egg Omelet
Waste-Free Eating
Kids Konserve Reusable Lunch Kits
Camel Burgers
Fat-Free Beef Alternative at Local House in Dubai
Fishy Desserts
Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates
Edible Insects
Entomophagy
Bug-Eyed Eateries
The Quirky VW Beetle Restaurant/House Merges the Best of Both Worlds
Edible Keyboards
This Sweet S'mores Keyboard Looks Irresistible
Southern Comfort Restaurants
The Park Slope Chip Shop Will Deep-Fry Anything You Want
Controversial Resturants
Conflict Kitchen Serves America Forbidden Foods from "Enemy" Nations
Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
Food Stereotyping
New York Boroughs Stereotyped Ice Cream
Manly Man Desserts
'Mammoth Supply Company' Brings Out the Macho in You
Free Fast Food
Harvey's Celebrates 50th Birthday With Edible Gifts for Customers
Irish Ale Ice Cream
The Denver Beer Festival Had Booze-Flavored Sweet Action Desserts
Edible Sports
Pierre Javelle & Akiki Ida Whet Your Appetite With Athletic Miniature Shots
Beef Jerky Business Cards
Edible Cured Meat Seared With Your Contact Details
Edible Human Faces
Make a Jell-O Mold of Your Face For Ultimate Party Humour
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The Bacon Martini
Intense Insect Ads
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Stuffed Olives
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Sub-Zero Frozen Treats
Chin Chin Labs Combine Science and Your Favourite Dessert
Unusual Icecream Flavours
Squid Gut & Charcoal
Eating Locally
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Mindless Eating and Obesity
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Edible Jewelry
Christophe Roussel's Macaroon Necklace Is a Tasty Treat
The Lush Light
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Fruit Fly Feasts
Girl Meets Bug Teaches You to Savor the Pests You Normally Kill