Food Month: the world's strangest food

Cow-head stew, deep-fried tarantulas, a fruit so smelly it's banned from public transport . . . when it comes to the strangest food in the world, one man's meat really is another man's poison. We've rounded up 10 of the strangest delicacies from across the globe

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Escamole (ant larvae, Mexico) These ant eggs, from the giant black Liometopum ant , are generally found in the roots of the maguey and agave plants in Mexico. Escamoles are used in certain Mexican cuisine, often served in tacos and with guacamole, and the difficulty in collecting them makes them a local delicacy. Supposedly these eggs have the consistency of cottage cheese and a buttery nutty flavour. Apparently. We’re not going to confirm that.

Tue Nov 5 2013 - 17:21

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