Does Anybody Here Actually Like Insects?

[Luminous_Rose]

I wonder why you can eat sushi raw though. Cooked sushi (and yes there is such a thing) is better than raw sushi, but both of them are right up there with eating insects to me.

I love sushi! When we lived in the big city there is only one place we would go for sushi because we trusted the quality...never opt for low quality sushi ick. You are able to eat it raw because the fish is supposed to be properly frozen to kill off the bad bacterias and such. Never eat sushi from fish that hasn't been properly chilled. There are some types of cooked sushi I like with eel sauce yummy. I find raw tuna and salmon especially tasty. Now I'm craving some mmmm.

 

[jasonc]

We have a few sushi places here
Ichiban,kata,and Bangkok Thailand,

 

[Michael74]

...lobsters...

Lobsters have bacteria in them that multiply rapidly when they are no longer alive. That's why they are usually cooked live. Minimizes bacteria toxins.

There are no parts on the lobster that are poisonous. However, the ‘sac’ or stomach of the lobster, which is located behind the eyes, can be filled with shell particles, bones from bait and digestive juices that are not very tasty. The tomalley is the lobster’s liver and hepatopancreas. It is often thought to be a delicious treat; however many advise against eating the tomalley. Much like the liver of other animals, the lobster’s tomalley is the natural filter to prevent contaminants, like dioxins, from entering the system.

There are parts of the lobster that should not be eaten. Lobsters should be "seasoned". That is not fed for 3 days to allow their digestive tracts to empty before cooking.

 

[Michael74]

...the fish is supposed to be properly frozen to kill off the bad bacterias and such...

Freezing does't zap bacteria. It does zap parasites like worms. You have to cook or pasteurize the fish to zap the bacteria. Only heat gets the job done.

Lettuce is even more dangerous than sushi. Its usually shipped unfrozen, and eaten raw. Any bacteria introduced in the field goes right onto people's dinner plates.

 

[jasonc]

Freezing does't zap bacteria. It does zap parasites like worms. You have to cook or pasteurize the fish to zap the bacteria. Only heat gets the job done.

Lettuce is even more dangerous than sushi. Its usually shipped unfrozen, and eaten raw. Any bacteria introduced in the field goes right onto people's dinner plates.

You wouldn't like orange juice straight from the orange

 

[Michael74]

You wouldn't like orange juice straight from the orange

Pasteurized is safer. Although oranges at least have peels to protect the contents from field contamination. Bananas have protective peels too.

 

[JohnDB]

Escargot is rather popular with the French.
I've had them...meh...they don't excite me at all.

 

[jasonc]

Pasteurized is safer. Although oranges at least have peels to protect the contents from field contamination. Bananas have protective peels too.

You haven't drink it through a straw .remember the more processed the juice the point of consumption is defeated.

I grew up on buying an orange locally ,squeezing it and drinkimg pulp,seed spit out ,best taste.

They separate and heat the juice materal to kill the bacteria not the same afterwards as parts are lost.

For those interested look up Natalie sexton ,orchid island orange juice.sexton of the local family of farmers and growers .she refused to process her juices as its unnatural and unhealthy .

Unlike Tropicana which does add things .

 

[Michael74]

They separate and heat the juice materal to kill the bacteria not the same afterwards as parts are lost.

Yes, there is more nutrition in unpasteurized. Youngsters with a lot of stomach acid to zap the bacteria are probably reasonably safe. As people get older, they might want to consider switching to pasteurized for safety.

Fresh oranges with an intact peel are reasonably safe though. As long as you are careful not to contaminate the insides with what may be on the outside. Store bought should be pasteurized.

 

[jasonc]

Yes, there is more nutrition in unpasteurized. Youngsters with a lot of stomach acid to zap the bacteria are probably reasonably safe. As people get older, they might want to consider switching to pasteurized for safety.

Fresh oranges with an intact peel are reasonably safe though. As long as you are careful not to contaminate the insides with what may be on the outside. Store bought should be pasteurized.

I grew up on both you can grow your own citrus here if its canker,green free and enjoy .I picked up a tangerine from a house on the beach and gave it to my,wife she ate it and used the peels as fertilizer .

They spray grove trees. Pesticides anyone ?I have memories of that machine .there may be a place with a few parked .its a loud machine .smokes em out .

You buy oranges and citrus from South Africa and Brazil off season ,I highly doubt the shipping is all that clean

 

[Michael74]

I grew up on both you can grow your own citrus here...

Stuff you raise on your own land will probably be safe. Store bought stuff needs care.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Freezing does't zap bacteria. It does zap parasites like worms. You have to cook or pasteurize the fish to zap the bacteria. Only heat gets the job done.

Lettuce is even more dangerous than sushi. Its usually shipped unfrozen, and eaten raw. Any bacteria introduced in the field goes right onto people's dinner plates.

Parasites...whatever...freezing helps in some way. Yes, a person can still get sick from sushi that is contaminated in some way. It is still delish, though! =)

Lettuce is great. Probably best grown in your own garden. Straight from the dirt and then rinsed - that is how I like it.

Not all bacteria is bad or super harmful. Some is extremely valuable for our gut microbiome.

 

[jasonc]

Stuff you raise on your own land will probably be safe. Store bought stuff needs care.

Groves are or were in my day as i remember well ,locally sold,one could find produce from the local packers,such as hale,graceweod,Vero beach/Deerfield,sexton growers,smiths,Kennedy

Gracewood,and hale had their own fruit stands .I lived near the gracewood packing house .

All groves were in my county ,it was that fresh,these were shipped after inspection as my dad and wife were both packers or graders will attest,washed and inspected for disease,bruising etc.graders inspected and packers packed these were put in bags called bushels or boxes ,if sold elsewhere these were on a conveyor to a truck with boxes that were open and simply stacked and driven to the port or where ever .I used to pick spilled fruit off the road upon request with my wife and she cleaned any one that was ok to eat or drink.this isn't like you think.I will post the photos of a closed packing house in Gifford with the conveyors and boxes

 

[Luminous_Rose]

You haven't drink it through a straw .remember the more processed the juice the point of consumption is defeated.

I grew up on buying an orange locally ,squeezing it and drinkimg pulp,seed spit out ,best taste.

They separate and heat the juice materal to kill the bacteria not the same afterwards as parts are lost.

For those interested look up Natalie sexton ,orchid island orange juice.sexton of the local family of farmers and growers .she refused to process her juices as its unnatural and unhealthy .

Unlike Tropicana which does add things .

The things I have read about bottled orange juice disturbs me a lot...about how it looks the same year round in each bottle....not natural. I don't buy it.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Speaking of insects. I remember these:

Amazon.com : Insect Sucker Lollipop Bundle - Pack of 4 - Scorpion, Ants, Cricket, And Worm - Flavors Vary - With Licensed Sticker : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Amazon.com : Insect Sucker Lollipop Bundle - Pack of 4 - Scorpion, Ants, Cricket, And Worm - Flavors Vary - With Licensed Sticker : Grocery & Gourmet Food

www.amazon.com

As a kid, my parents had a couple in the cabinet to show us, but wouldn't let us eat it haha. I thought about ordering some, but wasn't fond of the ingredients.

 

[jasonc]

The things I have read about bottled orange juice disturbs me a lot...about how it looks the same year round in each bottle....not natural. I don't buy it.

Its not the way it was.I,grew up seeing fruit trucks and all manner of grove trucks,tractors and workers on us1,the interstate ,the train,even stopped to pick up citrus and had dedicated spurs to do just that one or two if these remain.the oranges were never covered and that's how they ship,them

 

[jasonc]

The smell of orange blossoms

 

[Michael74]

Lettuce is great. Probably best grown in your own garden. Straight from the dirt and then rinsed - that is how I like it.

Yes, stuff from your own garden is probably safe.

Not all bacteria is bad or super harmful. Some is extremely valuable for our gut microbiome.

That's true. Many bacteria are our friends. They produce vitamins in our innards for us. They keep the bad guys from harming us. Long live the good bacteria.

 

[Luminous_Rose]

Its not the way it was.I,grew up seeing fruit trucks and all manner of grove trucks,tractors and workers on us1,the interstate ,the train,even stopped to pick up citrus and had dedicated spurs to do just that one or two if these remain.the oranges were never covered and that's how they ship,them

It seems you have a lot of neat experiences =) I am sure things are a lot different now than they used to be =/

 

[Michael74]

Groves are or were in my day as i remember well ,locally sold...

If you know how a grove is run, buying local can be safe too. Stuff in the supermarket is an unknown quantity. Handle with care.