Bugging To Eat; Everything To Know About Entomophagy

The Potential Risks Of Eating Insects

Although there are so many benefits to entomophagy, there can also be some potential risks when it comes to munching on six-legged meals. One concern of entomophagy is eating insects caught in the wild. Although it may seem safe and harmless, there is no telling whether or not a bug has been covered in pesticides or other contaminants. Some other concerns regard the diet of the insect, and whether they have eaten food scraps contaminated with fungus or disease-causing bacteria like Salmonella.

Aside from this, insects may have high levels of cadmium that exceed what a human should consume, and they may have their own viruses, bacteria, and fungi that could be harmful upon human consumption.

Much more research must be conducted regarding entomophagy. However, it may be the right step towards creating a more sustainable planet.