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submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2450495-ants-can-be-used-to-make-yogurt-and-now-we-know-how-it-works/

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[–] 200ok 12 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sure my imagination is worse than reality, but I'm afraid to read the article and find out.

I assume it's either ant vomit, feces, or something that's fermented... Possibly all three.

[–] aseriesoftubes 25 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (3 children)

It’s not that bad. A traditional yogurt-making practice is to put a couple ants into some milk. The microorganisms and enzymes that the ants introduce helps kick off the fermentation of the milk, turning it into yogurt.

[–] 200ok 12 points 4 weeks ago

TIHI

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I think I might be the only one in this thread that doesn't totally hate this idea. Lol. But I also don't really have a problem with the idea of eating ants in general. They taste of vinegar, and are overall a bit tasty.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's no worse than how hotdogs are made. Fewer assholes, anyway.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

I dunno, ants can be real bastards

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Do citronella ants have a different note?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 weeks ago

So do they like… float? in the milk? 🤢