Mopane Worms Are Easy And Cheaper Solutions To Protein Deficiency

Mopane worms or Gonimbrasia belina is a native species of Southern Africa, and belongs to the family of emperor moth. What is so special about the worm or moth? Because it offers plenty of protein and is a cheap source of nutrition in the native provinces of SA and it provides 3 times more protein than beef. Best thing about mopane worms is that it is dirt cheap and is easily available in the local markets of SA, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Congo.  The worms largely eat from mopane trees but not restricted to other plants and trees.  Since their eating habits extend to other trees including mango tree, their presence is seen in fairly large areas thus making their availability as food rather easy.

Order mopane food online

Natives eat them without cooking after they are dried out in the sun. But many curries and combinations can be made of Mopane and eaten as delicacies. For urbanites it may be a novelty as they may not be aware of its nutritional value and its preference as a delicacy in restaurants. For them it is easy to order worm food online from restaurants and caterers who present them in many forms of delicacy. When you compare mopane as a protein source with other food items, it will be a more economic choice. You can either order them from online sources as a food order or buy them in bulk, so you can store them and eat at leisure. The worm food is easy to cook and eat, as you can simply fry them dry or with oil, or cook them with tomato, onion, chilies, salt and pepper. Buying them from masonja restaurants can give you variety and taste though the worm itself tastes nutty. Order the worm from online sources is easy as the food will arrive at your table as the stipulated time and you don’t need to experience the bother of cooking them.

Mopane foods to replenish protein deficiency 

Protein as you know is an important nutrition to the body because it helps build the muscle. Protein shortage can cause several problems for the body including poorly formed and built muscles. It also helps in the generation of enzymes, hormones and skin cells and is generally the base for building all body tissues. Protein deficiency can significantly lower your blood pressure to new levels but the protein worm foods can easily replenish them and give the boost that our body essentially needs to keep in shape.

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