Grasshoppers Are A Source Of Protein Royalty-Free Stock Image

In some countries, locusts are consumed as a source of protein. For example, in southern Mexico, chapulines are favored for their high protein, mineral and vitamin content. The locusts are usually collected at dusk, with the help of a lamp or flashlight, using a net broom. Furthermore, the grasshoppers are put in water for 24 hours, then they can be eaten raw or by boiling, drying, frying, seasoning with garlic, shallots, chilies, given lime juice, and used for soup or as a filling for various dishes. dishwasher. The locust menu is quite abundant at food markets and street vendors in Central and Southern Mexico.