Here’s the kicker: you’ve definitely eaten aphids. Aphids are tiny green bugs that love broccoli and spinach. Guess what? They get chopped up and blended into your frozen spinach or canned greens. The FDA allows about 60 aphids per 100 grams of spinach. So when you’re trying to be healthy, you’re also being a tiny bit carnivorous.
The International Culinary Center To Host First Cooking with Bugs Class
And don’t think you’re safe with fruit. Blueberries can legally contain up to 10 maggots per 100 grams. Yes, maggots. They’re fruit fly larvae that snuck in before the berry was frozen. You ate them. You didn’t even notice. To be fair, they’re packed with protein—and zero guilt, because you had no idea.
Should You Freak Out?
Honestly? Don’t bother. You’ve been eating bugs your whole life, and you’re still alive, typing on your phone, looking for memes. In many cultures, bugs are a delicacy—chocolate-covered ants, roasted grasshoppers, cricket flour. Compared to that, a few accidental aphids are basically a free sample.
Plus, let’s get real: bugs are a sustainable protein source. They take less water, less land, and less feed than cows or chickens. So you’re not just eating bugs—you’re being environmentally friendly. Tell your friends you’re on the “accidental insectivore” diet. It’s trending, even if nobody knows it.
