Are bugs good protein? California-based Don Bugito wants to change the way we snack

ByChris Bollini Localish logo
Friday, February 7, 2020
Watch these people eat bugs for the 1st time!
Would you eat a mealworm or cricket? Watch what happens when we tried them!Don Bugito, a San Francisco-based company specializing in serving up edible insect snacks, is looking to enlighten people about the benefits of eating bugs. They offer both savory and sweet flavors.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Don Bugito, the Prehispanic Snackeria, specializes in serving up edible insect snacks in both savory and sweet flavors. Whether you want to try chile-lime crickets or spicy mealworms, the San Francisco-based company is looking to enlighten people about the benefits of eating insects. Owner Monica Martinez admits that eating insects in the United States may seem strange, but that's not the case in other countries. 80 percent of the world consumes edible insects!