Beyond edible items, many cricket producers sell insect poo and shed exoskeletons as fertilizer. What is this excrement called?
Frass
Ordure
Cricket doo
Scat
Somewhere around 900,000 different kinds of living insects are known. This represents approximates WHAT PERCENT of the world's species?
39 percent
50 percent
68 percent
80 percent
Scientists believe the earliest insects lived how long ago?
108 to 128 million years ago
1 to 3 million years ago
1 billion years ago
408 to 438 million years ago
Which of these is NOT a benefit of edible insects?
They're a possible solution to world hunger.
Easy to gather and eat insects from your yard.
Insects are rich in protein and iron.
Fewer resources are needed to raise insects.
In this country you can find food vending machines offer packets of zebra tarantulas, chocolate-covered grasshoppers, and rhinoceros beetles.
Japan
Vietnam
China
India
Edible insects may be the answer to feeding a growing population. In 2021 the Food Aid Foundation said hunger affects how many people worldwide?
One out of every 29 people.
One out of every 9 people.
One out of every 39 people.
One out of every 19 people.
Which of these statements is true?
Ladybugs and June bugs are true bugs -- duh, their names say
Bugs and insects are 100 percent the same thing.
All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs.
All insects are bugs, but not all bugs are insects.
Entomophobia is the fear of insects. Roughly what percent of the U.S. population suffers from entomophobia?
26 percent
6 percent
46 percent
61 percent
The world's top three insect-eating countries are all located in this region.
Europe
Asia
Oceana
Africa
Edible insects are typically rich in all these nutrients except for one. Which is it?
Protein
Vitamin B12
Iron
Vitamin C
It takes about 1,799 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. How much water does it take to produce one pound of crickets?
1 gallon
26 gallons
1 tablespoon
2 gallons
Worldwide, what is the most popular edible insect?
Grasshopper
Cricket
Ant
Beetle
Chapulines are commonly eaten in certain areas of Mexico. What are they?
Fried grasshoppers
Raw mealworms
Canned termites
Roasted crickets
Shellac is a protective coating used to give some fruit, vegetables, and candies a shiny appearance. Where does shellac come from?
It comes from honeycomb
It's a manmade substance
It's a hydroxy fatty acid produced by certain plants
Excrements of the female lac insect
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has guidelines that allow a certain number of insect parts in our food. Which of these EXCEEDS those "acceptable" levels?ls?
30 or more insect fragments in a teaspoon of ground allspice
120 or more aphids or mites in one cup of frozen broccoli
Up to 10 fly eggs in a small glass of orange juice
60 or more insect fragments in one half cup chocolate
More than 2,100 species of insects are currently eaten in approximately how many countries?
85
113
17
8
Crickets are favorites among those farming insects. How long does it take for a cricket to reach maturity?
2 weeks
18 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
The Bible includes stories about John the Baptist eating insects. What type of insects were on his menu?
Locusts with honey
Scorpions with coriander
Termites roasted over an open flame
Bees wrapped in palm leaves