What do grasshoppers taste like?

When eaten by themselves, grasshoppers have a very delicate, nutty flavor - similar to a walnut. They also have an umami earthiness similar to that of mushrooms. They taste refined and elegant, a true delicacy. We offer our broth in two flavors, Classique and Citron. Classique tastes like comforting, nourishing chicken soup. Citron has refreshing, bold lemon notes to awaken the senses and energize. Both Sauterelle flavors are familiar and delicious. 

Are these the same grasshoppers that live in my yard?

No. In the same way other meats and poultry are farmed specifically for human consumption, grasshoppers used for human food must also be specifically farmed. The grasshoppers we use for our broth are the first to be vertically farmed and are cultivated indoors in a pristine, state-of-the art, zero-waste facility. They eat a diet scientifically designed to optimize their nutritional value that’s antibiotic, pesticide, hormone and toxin free, free of all heavy metals, organic, and all natural. 

That being said, there are over 11,000 species of grasshoppers in the world. The grasshopper in your yard may very well be the same species as the one you’re eating, but the way it was grown and what it was fed are worlds apart. 

Why do I want to eat the thing that’s a pest around my house?

Did you know that California has both a feral cattle and wild hog problem? That’s right - wild species of even the most common animals we love to eat are pests, too…however…insects get the bad rep. There are about 6,000 species of mammals, 11,000 species of birds, and 1 million types of insects on this planet - with the number of insects being so much greater, there’s bound to be many more of them around. We need to stop thinking of insects as pests, and think of them as another type of meat! 

I’m allergic to shellfish and crustaceans. Will I be allergic to grasshoppers?

Most likely, yes! Grasshoppers are almost biologically identical to crustaceans, and both contain chitin, the allergen present in shellfish. Fresh grasshoppers turn red when boiled, just like lobsters! It is not recommended you eat grasshoppers if you have a shellfish allergy.

How can I work with Sauterelle?

For collaborations, partnerships and to offer Sauterelle in your establishment, please use the form below or email eatsauterelle@gmail.com.