Would you fancy eating insects?

In parts of Cambodia deep-fried tarantula is served as a tasty treat

Would you try spider spaghetti, caterpillar chocolate or mealworm macaroni?

In Singapore, the food agency (SFA) has approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in the country.

The insects approved include locusts, grasshoppers, mealworms and several species of beetle.

Would you eat insects? Let us know in the comments below.

The Singapore Food Agency has approved insects for sale and consumption

To date researchers have recorded more than 2,100 edible species of insect across the globe.

And, many of these minibeasts are packed with important vitamins and minerals.

According to a 2022 report by the World Economic Forum, "insects are an overlooked source of protein and a way to battle climate change."

Which countries eat insects?

Insects are a good source of protein, and contain lots of minerals and vitamins

In parts of Mexico, Grasshopper tacos are served as a popular delicacy.

Ants, crickets and even tarantulas are commonly eaten in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand and Cambodia.

And now, Singapore is joining them with chefs experimenting with ways to incorporate insects into dishes.

But, would you eat insects?

Let us know below.