Escamoles on sale at Festival Gastronómico Santiago De Anaya Hidalgo Mexico - An example of the strange or weird food eaten by people around the world

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Escamoles are the larvae of ants of the genus Liometopum, harvested from the roots of the agave (tequila) or maguey (mezcal) plant in Mexico. In some forms of Mexican cuisine, escamoles are considered a delicacy and are sometimes referred to as "insect caviar". They have a cottage cheese like consistency and taste buttery, yet slightly nutty.

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Location: Santiago De Anaya Hidalgo Mexico
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