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Small crickets (Acheta Domesticus)
Description
Small crickets – Acheta Domesticus
The Small edible crickets of Next-Food have been carefully selected for their taste, their beautiful shapes and the quality of livestock which they hatched. Indeed, these insects come from our farm that uses innovative and environmentally friendly techniques. Edible Crickets are raised and prepared on the spot according to strict quality criteria. Before being packed, the edible insects are slaughtered by cryonics, boiled and then dried by a unique process using renewable energy. They are then seasoned.
The domestic cricket has an intense taste reminiscent of shrimp and has a distinctly fleshy and sandy texture. In many parts of the world, such as Africa, Southeast Asia, or parts of South and Central America, the small edible cricket is becoming more and more popular in Europe and North America. . This food of the future has many benefits to consumption. Small crickets are very rich in protein. A single kilo of edible crickets contains 317 grams of protein. In addition, crickets are an amazing source of many essential trace elements in the body, such as Iron, Calcium or Magnesium.
How to cook these insects?
The house cricket can be eaten simply grilled, fried or baked. Once cooked and salted, it will have the texture and taste of grilled bacon. In Asia, grilled domestic crickets are then prepared with mustard and honey or incorporated into pastries and eaten as treats. Many other spices can be used to season domestic crickets. Once grilled or fried, they can be served as an aperitif with a spicy salsa sauce, a cocktail sauce or guacamole. Finally, do not hesitate to organize an insect tasting and to accompany your crickets with other grilled edible insects to make them discover your loved ones.
How to buy edible crickets?
In France, it is often very difficult to find edible crickets in stores. Only specialized edible insect shops sell domestic crickets. This is why it is often more convenient to order your crickets to eat online. Faster, the online order on our site allows to receive edible insects directly at home. Domestic crickets or small crickets sold on our online store are euthanized by cryopreservation before being boiled, dehydrated and salted. Feel free to browse our site to discover all our varieties of edible insects.
