Crawling or flying, when will insects top Rwandans’ menu?
Eating insects, known as entomophagy, is popular across the world and has not solely been based on necessity but choice. Photo/huckablog
A recent suggestion by the United Nations that people incorporate insects into their diet as an option for food security was met with some unease among Rwandans who still hold onto their cultural values.
Harvesting of grasshoppers in Rwanda has however increased, demonstrating that insects are increasingly becoming a delicacy among Rwandans. This tilt in cultural beliefs resonates with the suggestions in the UN report.
