Blog Nine: Mopane worms

The mopane worm is a type of moth that is often eaten in Africa. It has a high source of protein. IN Africa, a person can easily buy a can of these suckers and eat it. They usually have to have their guts squeezed out before being eaten. A common way to eat them is by boiling them, then placing them in a frying pan with onion and tomatoes. They are about 60% crude protein, 17% crude fat, and 11% minerals. Some people may even eat them in soups or just like a regualr snack. They live in semi-desert regions, like Africa.