# Edible Canned Bugs These Canned Bug Flavors Include Sour Cream & Onion Dung Beetles By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-canned-bugs References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1716/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1716/detail/) For the experienced or simply curious, edible canned bugs are now available for purchase. These tasty critters are dried, sealed and flavored, making for great shock value for some, or a delicious little treat for others. These canned bugs come in seven different flavors including (but not limited to), Bacon & Cheese Grasshoppers, BBQ Bamboo Worms and Sour Cream & Onion Dung Beetles. These cute little guys are not only delicious, but packed with protein for gym-lovers. Moreover, these bugs were manufactured in a FDA-approved facility and the insects contain zero artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. In other words, these are not the bugs you find on your kitchen ceiling, but premium lab-tested bugs, optimized for flavor. Freak your friends out by busting a tin of Wasabi House Crickets at your next lunch party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Insects:** The popularity of insects as a protein source is growing as people become more aware of the environmental benefits. - **Novelty Foods:** As the novelty foods industry continues to expand, opportunities arise for companies to create unique products, such as canned bug flavors. - **Health Foods:** Edible bugs present a new market for health foods, given their high protein content and low calories and fat. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could explore opportunities to incorporate insects as a protein source or novelty food item to set themselves apart. - **Fitness:** Edible bugs could become a new source of protein for fitness enthusiasts looking for alternative protein sources. - **Sustainability:** Companies focused on sustainability could use edible insects as a way to promote eco-friendly and sustainable food production practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Protein-Packed Cricket Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-protein-bar.md) - [Cricket Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricket-jerky.md) - [Insect-Based Wet Dog Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-dog-food.md) - [Edible 3D-Printed Insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-edible-insects.md) - [Controversial Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illegal-chips.md) - [Ranch Dressing-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-flavored-bugles.md) - [Bug-Shaped Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bees-bugs-and-butterflies.md) - [Bug-Based Dog Dental Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-chews-for-dogs.md)