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In Congo, edible insects like caterpillars and larvae are vital, affordable protein sources amid poverty and food scarcity.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in Kinshasa, edible insects like fried caterpillars (Mbinzo) and palm weevil larvae (Mpose) are traditional, protein-rich foods sold in markets and valued for their nutrition and affordability.
Though some varieties cost up to $200 per kilo, they serve as a vital meat alternative in a country where most live on less than $2 a day.
Organizations like Farms For Orphans raise insects commercially to support orphanages and Congolese abroad, promoting sustainable protein sources.
Growing demand is linked to environmental decline, conflict, and dwindling bushmeat, though cultural discomfort with eating insects persists even in regions where they are common.
En el Congo, los insectos comestibles como las orugas y las larvas son fuentes vitales de proteínas asequibles en medio de la pobreza y la escasez de alimentos.