ARE COCKROACHES EATABLE?

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As they say, "One man's food is another's poison". Few days ago i was watching a video of a man eating cockroach, i felt irritated and displeased. Then a question came to my mind "Why in the world will someone eat cockroach?", without much hesitation i decided to make a quick research.

In my country Nigeria and some other related countries not all insect most especially cockroach are considered as food source. But it is been eaten by so many countries and cultures most especially in Asia. China is even going extra miles to breed them, infact cockroach farms are thriving business in China.
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Yes, cockroaches are edible and healthy to eat provided it is been cooked very well to kill the bacteria germs present in it. Usually this is accomplished by frying the roaches in vegetable oil, which also gives them a crunchy and crispy texture.

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On a side note, the giant Madagascar hissing cockroach is a well known species of edible cockroach. Supposedly the taste of the hissing cockroach is reminiscent of greasy chicken.

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In 2010 a study conducted by the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science showed that they powerful antibiotic properties in the brains of cockroaches which would help treat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections. According to the study, the tissues of the brain and nervous system of the cockroach can kill more than 90% of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) and Pathogenic Escherichia without harming human cells.

Also cockroaches are good sources of daily protein when consumed. If cockroaches are plentiful and cheap, and also tasty, why shouldn’t they be eaten? It only makes sense. For most people, it’s just a matter of getting over your pre-existing hangups about cockroaches being dirty and disgusting. However, this may prove to be quite a high hurdle, indeed, for some.

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say whatever you want I ain't touch them .

Lol, i understand... I still feel that way though

Even though I certainly didn't grow up where eating insects was common, I know that many cultures have relied upon them because they lacked other sources of protein.

It's interesting to note that many species of locusts are considered kosher by Orthodox Jews because in bible times, they had to eat something during times when locusts swarmed. Apparently, in those days, pickling was the preferred way to prepare locusts. :)

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I am a manly-man in many senses but cockroaches inspire the little girl in me haha. Interesting article, and we'll written. Thanks for sharing.

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I tried crickets, they are quite tasty, I ate a whole cup of them... Never upgraded to cockroaches they are a bit to intimidating... Nice article @hillstech

I definitely can't eat cockroaches. During my service year I saw people eat some really disgusting insects and I consoled myself with "one man's food is another man's poison".

Interesting...... Lol

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That was very terrifying. I grow up where we only killed died but not eating it.

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