What do woodlice taste like?

The U.S. government has a portal site, Nutrition.gov where you can search for nutrition, health management and food safety resources. The section called Food Facts would be a good place to begin. Another excellent site is the American Dietetic Association. Your local Cooperative Extension Office (check the blue pages of the phone book) is another source for information on diet and nutrition.


How do I cook woodlice?

The minimum oven temperature to use when cooking poultry is 325 °F. Using a food thermometer is the only sure way of knowing if your food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy foodborne bacteria. The USDA recommends cooking whole poultry to 180 °F as measured in the thigh using a food thermometer. When cooking pieces, the breast should reach 170 °F internally. Drumsticks, thighs, and wings should be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 180 °F. For proper internal temperatures, go to Thermy. For approximate cooking times, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).


Where can I find a food thermometer small enough?

Reliable food thermometers, such as digital instant-read devices, are becoming widely available. Retailers who carry thermometers may include grocery stores, discount stores, department or home specialty stores, kitchen or gourmet food stores, hardware stores, or stores where barbecue grills are sold. To purchase specialized equipment for institutional use (for example, thermocouples) you may have to check with retailers in your area that supply restaurants and foodservice establishments.


Mmmmm. Woodlice drumsticks - yummy!