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Flying Termites

Flying termites are winged termites that are eaten as a seasonal roasted, fried, or dried food in some cuisines.

Flying Termites — illustrative ingredient image

About Flying Termites

Flying termites are the winged reproductive forms of termites, collected when they emerge seasonally and consumed after their wings are removed or retained according to local practice. They are small insects with a segmented body and membranous wings; their flavour is commonly described in culinary contexts as nutty or savoury, with a crisp exterior when fried or roasted.

They may be roasted, fried, or dried for later use, and can be eaten alone or incorporated into other dishes. Freshly collected insects have a more delicate texture, while roasting and frying produce a crisp surface; drying creates a lighter, firmer ingredient that can be stored and later rehydrated or ground.

They are small, segmented insects sold or prepared fresh, roasted, fried, or dried, with wings removed or retained according to local practice. Roasting and frying create a crisp exterior, while drying makes them lighter and firmer; dried termites may later be rehydrated or ground, changing their texture and use.

Ingredient type
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English

Flying Termites

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Flying Termites nutrition & diet

Flying Termites nutritional value

Reference: Tsiswa (Termites)

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
515kcal
Protein
31.6g
Carbs
7.3g
Fat
38.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Establish the termite species and edible stage, then distinguish roasted, fried, dried, or otherwise prepared winged insects. Remove or retain wings according to the actual edible portion, and document cooking fat, salt, coatings, and accompaniments. A regional food name alone is insufficient for matching a nutrition reference.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the identified termite species and edible winged form, specifying preparation, wing removal, drying, frying, and added coatings.

Diet considerations

Flying termites are animal-derived insects when this identity is confirmed. Compatibility changes with species, harvest stage, processing, frying fat, cereal coatings, seasoning mixes, and accompanying foods. Plain roasted or dried insects differ in carbohydrate pattern from battered or sweetened preparations. The local species and recipe must be established before assessment.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Not established
The animal source or category needs checking against the pescatarian definition.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 — 15072 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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