'You'll have a long life': In DR Congo, maggots and caterpillars are prized food
- Posted on September 20, 2025
- By NPR
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'You'll have a long life': In DR Congo, maggots and caterpillars are prized food

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by the tub, fried with chili, and celebrated for their nutrition.