Cicadas (Pomponia Linearis) are considered a delicacy in Southeast Asia. They have large eyes wide apart on the head and transparent, well-veined wings. Many people around the world eat cicadas, and the female is particularly prized because it is meatier. The shells of cicadas are also used in traditional Chinese medicine formulations.

Dried cicadas contain over 50% protein and are low in fat. Our cicadas have been processed by microwave drying; no seasoning has been added. The majority of our insects are microwave-dried. We have found that the short processing time of microwave drying (only 9 minutes) produces a higher-quality edible insect and less nutrient loss than other drying methods, such as boiling and oven drying.

Cicadas can be eaten whole or ground into a powder and added to any food to increase the protein content. Cicadas feed on liquids rather than solid material. The larvae and nymphs suck juices from plant roots, while adults suck fluids from woody shrubs and trees. Their simple, clean diet is what gives them their delicate, nutty flavor.

Package Net Weight 500g

Shelf-life 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Ingredients - 100% Dehydrated Cicida nymphs (Pomponia Linearis)

The video below shows the cicadas during the microwave drying process.