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Edible Insects
A Global History
Series: Edible
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Discover a fascinating culinary adventure that offers a fresh perspective on sustainable eating. You might enjoy this book if you're open to exploring unique food sources and are curious about how insects can be incorporated into gourmet cuisine. It's perfect for those interested in innovative cooking techniques and environmentally friendly dietary options.
Edible Insects
A broad introduction to the role of insects as human food.
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An estimated two billion people worldwide regularly consume insects, yet bugs are rarely eaten in the West. Why are some disgusted at the thought of eating insects while others find them delicious?
Edible Insects: A Global History provides a broad introduction to the role of insects as human food, from our prehistoric past to current food trends. On the menu are beetles, butterflies, grasshoppers, and grubs of many kinds, with stories that highlight traditional methods of insect collection, preparation, consumption, and preservation.
We encounter in this book the culinary uses of creepy crawlies across many cultures, and also learn of the potential of insects to alleviate global food shortage and natural resource overexploitation. Additionally, the book explores the role of world-class chefs in making insects palatable to consumers in the West.
Series: Edible
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Edible Insects by Gina Louise Hunter explores the historical and modern roles of insects as part of human diets, focusing on their potential in sustainable food systems. It features stories about traditional methods of insect use and the involvement of renowned chefs in popularising insects in Western cuisine. The book is richly complemented by recipes, offering culinary insights into preparing a variety of insects.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789144468
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 67 illustrations, 61 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 120.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Gina Louise Hunter is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University.
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