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Types of cockroaches that are edible

 


Cockroaches are eaten in many parts of the world, and some types that are commonly eaten include.

  • Dubia roachesHigh in protein and minerals, and healthy for humans 
  • American cockroachesThe preferred species for farming
  • Oriental cockroachesAlso known as the "black beetle", these cockroaches are typically dark reddish-brown to black and about an inch long. 
  • Cockroaches can be prepared in a variety of ways, including:
Boiling, Sautéing, Grilling, Drying, Dicing, Frying, and Used in omelets.
Cockroaches bred under laboratory conditions are considered nutritious, while household pest cockroaches may carry bacteria and viruses.

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