I went for a favoured delicacy of South American Indians –
chocolate covered giant ants! Some could argue these should be the choice of
all new mums as they contain energy giving enzymes; I’ve yet to be convinced!
The species of ant I went for were Atta Laevigata from Colombia.
‘Atta laevigata is one
of about a dozen species of leafcutter ants in the genus Atta,
found from Colombia
south to Paraguay.
This species is one of the largest leafcutter
species, and can be recognized by the smooth and shining head of the largest
workers in a colony. Atta laevigata
is known in northern South America as hormiga culona (roughly translated as "large-bottomed
ant") or as bachaco.’ (Taken from Wikipedia)
At £5 for five (before delivery) they are certainly not an
everyday snack and their slightly earthy flavour was not to my liking. They
also have a habit of getting stuck in your teeth – you think you’re done but oh
no there’s a stray crunchy leg!
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