Sneaking insects into everyday eats may be the way to go when it comes to getting Americans to jump on the bug bandwagon. One of the most successful incorporations of crickets into the mass food market has been through protein powders and bars.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the taste,” she said, “but could not overcome the realization that it was an insect and therefore not welcome on my palate.”Unsurprisingly, many of the desserts went untouched that day. The mental stigma against entomophagy, or using insects as food, proved too strong. Yet in many countries around the world, insects are regularly integrated into everyday cuisine.
