Crickets | Edible Insects “Gryllus Bimaculatus”

Cricket, Locust or Grasshopper?

All three are edible insects but how to tell them apart.

• Impossible to distinguish these edible insects by their color, because there are green locusts and gray grasshoppers or vice versa
• All are insects “singers”

But then ? how to distinguish them?

• The locust, our edible insect, has short antennae
• The difference between the cricket and the grasshopper can be studied by the color, the cricket is not green!</ li>
• The cricket’s hind legs are set far apart from their body
• Finally, crickets have two appendages at the end of their abdomen

The edible crickets to eat from Next-Food have been carefully selected for their taste, their beautiful shapes and the quality of the breeding they use. are from. Indeed, these insects come from our farm which uses innovative and environmentally friendly techniques. The edible crickets are raised and prepared on site according to strict quality criteria. Before being packaged, the edible insects are boiled and then dehydrated by a unique process using renewable energy. They are then seasoned or simply salted.

Along with the edible locust, the cricket is one of the most consumed insects in the world. They are present in the cuisine of countries that do not yet stand out for their entomophagy, especially in Laos.

Eating insects: yes! What about nutritional intake!

Edible crickets are known for their nutritious supply. Rich in protein and fibre, they have a fat content of around 16%. Eating Insects therefore have all the advantages of meat with less cholesterol. In addition, it contains calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. In short, it is a concentrate of nutrients

Regarding the taste, the cricket is a very tasty insect to eat that seduces beyond the usual entomovores. Falling between almond and hazelnut, it is quite familiar, even to those who have never tasted it. For connoisseurs, they are closer to edible flour worms, with a stronger flavor. As crunchy as they are tasty, they can very well replace peanuts as an appetizer.

To make the insect recipe a success, Next-Food presents crickets in 25 g sachets from its own farm, using innovative farming techniques that respect the environment.

Edible Locust: Polenta with crickets

Polenta fries with crickets are a possibility that allows you to discover the flavors of this edible insect through a more elaborate recipe. Thus, it requires 500 g of polenta, 120 g of grated parmesan, 100 g of edible crickets, 50 g of butter. Finally, you need canola oil for frying and of course salt for seasoning.

For the preparation, the crickets reduced in flour are mixed with the polenta already prepared according to the instructions. 5 minutes before the cooking is finished, pour in the parmesan and salt. Then, the preparation is left to rest for an hour before cutting the polenta into sticks. Finally, we fry for 3 minutes on each side and the dish is ready.

You have to add a little decorative touch and you’re done. We do not forget the truffle mayonnaise, the sweet and chili… for the accompaniment. Order edible crickets at next-food.net!

We offer these edible crickets in different flavors: Thai, chilli curry, BBQ…