Fuzzy, ugly caterpillars are supposed to turn into beautiful butterflies for people to marvel at—not eat in a mouthful of frozen spinach. But along with the 50 or so aphids, mites, and thrips allowed in 100 grams of spinach, you may also find yourself munching on caterpillar larvae and larval fragments. Mmm…probably not what was giving Popeye all that strength.
Ultimately, if you want to eat fewer bugs, eat fewer processed foods. Fresh produce is easier to wash to remove insects, while the tiny hitchhikers in processed foods are invisible.
Photo: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Slide Set, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Bugwood.org
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