Saturday, June 11, 2011

Bwanoni "Grasshoppers" Are A Delicacy


Would you eat a grasshopper?


In Malawi Bwanoni, or grasshoppers 
are collected and eaten as a delicacy 
just like escargot, which are snails, 
in fine French restaurants.
 I tried one and they are delicious!


Nutritional Information for one Grasshopper
      Protein:                       20.6g
      Fat:                                6.1g
      Carbohydrates:             3.9g
         Calcium:                      35.2mg
         Iron:                              5.0mg


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