Bag of three edible arachnids. Chinese red headed centipede, Black Asian Forest Scorpion and Armor Tail Scorpion.
1. Chinese Red Headed Centipedes are native to East Asia and parts of Australia; they live in moist environments and can grow up to 8 inches long.
You’ll find Red Headed Centipede for sale at Chinese night markets; They’re on a regular basis skewered onto sticks and deep-fried. They have got a reasonably bland bitter taste. They taste better grilled with a little salt or soy sauce.
2. Black Scorpion a.k.a Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus Longimanus sp)
Heterometrus Longimanus Scorpions are common to most parts of Thailand and S.E. Asia and are a delicacy to those that live in the north-east of Thailand and S.E. Asia region. They’re probably the most few species that is known to be edible.
As a result of evolving from an amphibious ancestor their meat is similar in taste to the sea prawn. Some people say the taste is very similar to liquorice without the sweetness, one person compared them to dark chocolate. The dehydrated version has a jerky like texture and is packed full of protein and vitamins, especially its exoskeleton which is high in calcium.
3. Armor tail scorpions (Mesobuthus martensii) ] are sold as nutritious snack foods at local markets. You’ll on a regular basis find them skewered onto sticks and deep-fried.
Ingredients: Dehydrated Chinese red headed centipede, Black Asian Forest Scorpion, Armor Tail Scorpion, Salt.
Real edible insects!
Makes a great gift!
Excellent for adults and children who want to check out edible insects!
