A Mouth Full of Crickets? Lobbyists Speak Up for Edible Insects
- The edible insect industry is seeking clearer regulation
- Insect food additives not classified as safe by FDA right now
At the Oyamel Cocina Mexicana in Washington, metal butterfly mobiles hang from the ceiling and bugs are on the menu.
The chapulines tacos are jammed with thumb-sized roasted grasshoppers, a delicacy head chef Colin King cooks in tequila and chipotle puree and serves with shallots.