Wild Food
Insects & small easy protein
Widely eaten worldwide: grasshoppers, grubs and similar—when prepared correctly—can out-calorie sparse berries.
At a glance
Energy investmentLow energyHigh return when abundant; stigma is cultural, not nutritional.
ReliabilityMedium reliability
TimeUnder an hour in good habitat
Materials
- Clean container
- Fire for roasting
- Knowledge of toxic species to avoid
Steps
- 1Collect from clean habitats away from pesticides.
- 2Remove wings/legs as appropriate; roast until crisp.
- 3Start with small amounts to test tolerance.
- Brightly coloured or hairy insects
- Insects from carcasses or sewage
- Allergic reaction—stop at first signs
Region fit
Best in: Temperate forest, Tropical jungle, Desert, Coast & swamp · Poor in: Mountains · Avoid in: Snow & ice
Temperate forestGood fit Tropical jungleGood fit DesertGood fit MountainsPoor fit Snow & iceAvoid Coast & swampGood fit
Fit keyGood fitPoor fitAvoid
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