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Description: What’s the best type of ant to add for a citrusy twist to your meal? What does a Japanese wasp taste like? Chef and edible insect ambassador Joseph Yoon is trying to normalize eating edible insects around the world. While most might squirm at the idea, eating edible insects is rooted in environmentalism, and is one tool we can use to make an impact on sustainable food culture. Subscribe to Brooklyn Bugs on YouTube: youtube.com/c/BrooklynBugs17 Learn more on their website: brooklynbugs.com [ABOUT SPARKED] Gastro Obscura’s series Sparked explores how one special bite can change an entire life. In every episode, our diverse roster of rotating guests—featuring chefs, food historians, scientists, artists, and other industry professionals—will take us on a journey in their kitchens. They’ll each answer the same question: What “Spark Food” rewired your brain, showed you that food was more than fuel, and kick-started the journey to become who you are today? Dig in to see which dishes, ingredients, recipes, and places sparked path-shifting culinary revelations. [SUBSCRIBE] Want more videos like this? Subscribe here: trib.al/GD9qhdX [CONNECT WITH US] At Atlas Obscura, our mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share. See where we’re exploring here: atlasobscura.com Want to explore the hidden wonders of the food world? Dig into our foods section, Gastro Obscura: atlasobscura.com/gastro Subscribe for more videos like this: trib.al/GD9qhdX Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/atlasobscura Tweet us: twitter.com/atlasobscura Explore our Instagram: instagram.com/atlasobscura Sign up for our newsletters: atlasobscura.com/newsletters