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Date: | Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:00:55 +0900 |
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>Kendra:
>Is this formic acid bad or good for humans?
I wonder about this also.
This morning I found a colony of ants, including a whole lot of eggs, when
I lifted up an old sheet covering a garden bed. I tried one of the ants,
but as Hans noted, they are not very palatable. This suggests to me that
perhaps they shouldn't be eaten, but I really don't know. Anyone have any
idea? The fact that bears can apparently cope with the formic acid doesn't
necessarily mean that we can.
I also tried a couple of the eggs, which didn't have any discernible
flavour. I think that I feel more inclined to eat ants in that form.
When I went back a few hours later with the intention of harvesting some
more eggs, they had all been moved away ... :(
Will have to be a bit more astute next time if I want to get a decent meal. :)
Regards,
Barbara
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