Do Wasps Taste Good?

Historically, Japanese residents of the Kushihara area in Gifu prefecture have relied on foraging and hunting for food. During the autumn, they harvest and eat wasp larvae. They also participate in a wasp nest competition. A prize is awarded to the heaviest nest.

Wasps eat a variety of insects, including caterpillars, flies, flies and larvae. Their digestive system contains hydrochloric acid, which neutralizes substances. Wasps are also used for traditional medicinal purposes in parts of Africa. They are often used as pest controllers.

The taste of wasps depends on their age. In captivity, they consume tiny raw bits of food. The adult wasps have a prawn-like taste. The larvae have a mushroom-bacon taste. They are also eaten fried in soy sauce.

They also make a delicious snack called gohei mocha. This dish is made with rice and wasp larvae. It is often grilled or sauteed. Its thick, creamy taste has no bitterness. It also contains protein.

During the fall season, wasps alter their taste. Some wasps have adapted to hunt spiders. They also feed on honeydew from homopterous insects. Their abdominal secretions may also help repel ants.

In Japan, a popular snack is wasp rice. It’s a local specialty that has sustained mountain dwellers for generations. The rice contains adult wasps and larvae. It’s also covered with a sauce made from miso. It’s delicious!

It’s also common to eat wasp larvae fried with soy sauce. It’s not bitter, and it doesn’t have a strong odor.