 Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae | |
| Place of origin | Ecuador,Colombia, Peru |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Amazon |
| Main ingredients | beetle larvae |
Mojojoy or Chontacuro[1] is the name of larvae of different palm weevils found in the Oriente (Ecuador) and the Amazon region of Colombia, eaten as food and are known as a pest for various palm species.[2] In Peru, it is known as suri or cocotero.[3] The flavor has had different descriptions including resembling the taste of hazelnut or butter.[3] It is also considered a sustainable food source.[3]
- ^ "Chontacuro, el gusano con sabor exquisito que se come en Ecuador". www.eloriente.com.
- ^ "Culinaria del Amazonas, la más Exótica". Marca País Colombia (in Spanish). 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
- ^ a b c "Suri Grubs". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2022-02-03.