In South Africa, termites are eaten in many countries. A great source of iron and other nutrients, and also a source of income.
His study, published in the South African Journal of Science last week, showed that edible termites contributed significantly to the livelihoods of many rural families in parts of South Africa…They ate them for health reasons, but Netshifhefhe said poverty was also an issue as they couldn’t afford other nutrients. “At least they get can get food as most of them are not working, and they are a source of income, too.”
