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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 36 points 1 month ago (10 children)
[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (7 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@lemmy.world 25 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month 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@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago
[–] dharmacurious@slrpnk.net 12 points 1 month 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@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] dharmacurious@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 month ago

I dunno, ants can be real bastards

[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Do citronella ants have a different note?

[–] Daze@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

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

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