The collection of edible insects in the tourist areas of Otumba and Teotihuacan, Estado de Mexico
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https://doi.org/10.25145/j.pasos.2011.09.008Keywords:
Edible insects, Harvest insects, Entomophagy, Otumba, Teotihuacan, Gastronomic heritage, MexicoAbstract
Recollection of insects is an ancient practice that can be observed in some places from Mexico. The objective of this work was to describe the actual situation around the recollection and preparation of edible insects in the touristic zone of Teotihuacán and Otumba, Mexico. By using ethnographic techniques (depth and semi-structured interviews and participant observation) were possible to document the forms of harvested and cooking of six species of edible insect. The recollec- tion of edible insects is realized by families by using complicated and rudimentary techniques. The insects can be consumed raw or cooked form, and in form of various traditional dishes that are sold to tourists who arrive touristic area.
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