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Did you know your favourite foods secretly contain insects!

Last updated on - Jul 12, 2020, 10:00 IST
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Popular foods that contain bugs secretly!

If you are fond of chocolates, coffee, pasta then you need to read this as we are going to share the most bizzarest thing ever! Did you know your chocolate, coffee, macaronis may secretly contain bugs and insects.

Yes, most of our favourite foods and drinks may secretly contain bug bits, and what will freak you out a little more is that it is absolutely legal. According to an insect control company-Terro based in Pennsylvania,USA; On an average we consume around 1,40,000 insect bits every year! What’s more, even the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approves a certain amount of bug infusions and it is considered to be normal and legal. So, if you have been happy with your so-called-vegan diet, it’s time to wake up to this freaking food fact!



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​Why are bug bits and insects in food considered safe?

There are many countries, where bugs and insect delicacies are a part of their culinary culture. So much so that eating all kinds of insects are legal, and are relished as a staple! Well, the mere thought of eating insects would leave you muddled. But you would be amazed to know that the reason why these bug bits and insects are allowed in minimum quantities in most of our processed foods is because insects are rich in proteins, healthy fats, calcium, iron and are low in calories. And a little addition of these are considered harmful for health. Although the addition of fly eggs, creepy crawling insect bits to as good as 70 fragments can be super disgusting and bizarre. And it is still believed to be legal and safe to consume!

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​How insects infest our foods?

We often feel that we choose our food carefully, but then how our favourite processed foods are packed with insects and bug bits? This happens because the production units are vast and most procedures involve mechanical processing and it is practically impossible to keep an eye on every unit of production. Despite adaptation of safety measures, some insects and bugs find their way to these foods. Here are a few foods that are consumed every now and then, and they contain a good amount of insect bits.

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​Chocolate


Chocolate is an universal favourite, but did you know your chocolate may secretly contain around 70 odd bug bits, Yes according to FDA guidelines, 125 grams of chocolate may contain as good as 60-74 bug fragments. As per a study by Terro, cockroach bits are one of the most common incest bits found in chocolate. We bet you will think twice before taking that heavenly bite.

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​Coffee beans


If you thought your favourite cup of joe was safe enough to drink, then you would be shocked that even 10 percent insect-infested beans are allowed in your pack of coffee. In fact, you would be secretly drinking as good as 120 bug bits in your favourite cup of coffee!



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​Fruit juices


Grabbing a dose of healthy juice will certainly give you that satisfaction of healthy indulgence, but how will you react if someone told you that a bottle of packaged juice may contain fly eggs? Yes, packaged juices may contain 5 fly eggs in every 250 ml.

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​Peanut butter


Your protein rich peanut butter may contain 30 insect fragments per 100 grams. So, if you thought it was super delicious, then think about what gives it a great taste and we are sure you will freak out as we did!

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