I have eaten dried red ants sprinkled on my grits. They are sweet and quite flavorful.
John Wither
Ants are, for the most, part one of the best bug feasts. The formic acid pretty much disappears when they are boiled. Black ants eaten raw have a semi sweet flavor. Sorta like crunchy raw sugar with legs. We use them to sweeten ephedra tea.
Ron Hood
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