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Mopane Worms

High nutritional value documented; staple protein in parts of Africa.

Benefits

Key compounds

ProteinironcalciumzincB vitamins

May help with

Best for these goals

Proteinironnutrition

How to use it

Dried, rehydrated, stewed; fried

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Shellfish allergy cross-reactivity. Wild-harvest contamination possible. Cook thoroughly.
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