VOICED : Adventures in dining: Grasshopper burgers scorpion lollipops

Rodney Scruggs introduces his signature grasshopper hamburger to promote edible insects. The video highlights the nutritional benefits, particularly protein content, and discusses the growing trend of insect-based foods. Community members participate in a taste test, trying various insect dishes, including mealworms and crickets. The event, hosted by Eric Pest Control, also features a charity component, donating for each participant. A unique dessert, a lollipop with a fried scorpion, is also offered.

What is Rodney Scruggs' goal with his grasshopper hamburgers?

• To reduce the cost of food production

• To compete with traditional beef burgers

• To promote the benefits of edible insects

• To create a new fast-food chain

How does Rodney Scruggs describe dried grasshoppers?

• Similar to chicken

• Similar to tofu

• Similar to beef

• Similar to fish

What incentive does Eric Pest Control offer to participants?

• A free meal

• A gift card

• A discount on pest control services

• A donation to charity

What unique flavor is associated with the Mexican spice mealworms?

• Sweet and sour

• Tangy and citrusy

• Savory and umami

• Spicy and hot with a barbecue flavor

What dessert is offered to those with a sweet tooth?

• Candied mealworms

• Chocolate-covered ants

• Honey-glazed locusts

• A lollipop with a fried scorpion