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Are insects really 'poor people's food'?

Are insects really 'poor people's food'?
Phys.org Thursday 08 October 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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Do people eat insects when there is nothing else to eat? Are insects really "food for the poor" or famine food?

Do people eat insects when there is nothing else to eat? Are insects really "food for the poor" or famine food?
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