Updated on November 3, 2016 by pierre

Where to eat insects in Brussels?

They already eat it all over the world, but the habit has not yet taken hold in Belgium. You obviously guessed that we are not talking about fries, but many edible insects.

Some even go so far as to say that insects do, however, have nutritional benefits, such as protein, vitamin B, iron and calcium. According to some more environmentally conscious people, insect farming is also much more environmentally friendly than livestock. For example, less water is needed and this would produce less CO2.

If you are on this page, the idea of ​​eating insects in Brussels has crossed your mind. We have therefore looked for you, where to eat locusts, crickets, larvae and other caterpillars in Brussels. ten edible insects are now authorized for sale in Belgium. And it's a European first

1. Green Cow: Bugs from a 2-star chef.

You are not dreaming, a two-starred chef, Sanghoon Degeimbre, contributes since 2014 to a concept of mouth products based on edible insects. So we're not talking about big sticky larvae here, but about a range of products that wants to be more gourmet but also organic. We will find, for example, an ideal product for the aperitif: a dough spreading made of carrots or or again tomatoes seasoned to verses of flour. No excuses for those who are more "sweet" than "salty", there is also a spread:“dark chocolate mealworm”. Green Cow's ambition and to put focus on nutrition and the importance of proteins, minerals, vitamins, etc. that can be found in insects. Green Kow website

2. Little Food: insects on your plate in Brussels

It was during a rather drunken evening that two agricultural engineers who had just graduated had this idea: to create Belgium's first cricket farm in 2013. The company Little Food produces almost 70 kilos of crickets each month. In short, more than 200.000 insects produced to be eaten. Recently, their crickets are 100% certified organic by the AFSCA.

You can buy insects from Little food in Brussels at the house of :

• The saga, Av of the knighthood 9 1040;
• Rob Boulevard de la Woluwe 28, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre;
• Organic Shanti Avenue Adolphe Buyl 70

Find Little Food and its insects in Brussels on Facebook

3. Eat insects at the restaurant in Wellin

If eating insects deludes you, but you dare not take the plunge alone, go to the restaurant and make up your mind to finish your plate. You will have to leave Brussels and take the car towards Wellin to find welcome insects in the kitchen. The workshop of the senses is currently one of the few restaurants to offer insects à la carte. The restaurateur buys insects in France or in Thailand and has them imported freeze-dried. If the idea of ​​a small cricket, or a grilled grasshopper enchants you, all you have to do is take the plunge.

Pay attention, however, to food allergy. Some people allergic to seafood, for example, have allergies to insects.