Could You Eat Jellyfish?

It’s plentiful, sustainable and a good source of protein; but could you eat jellyfish for dinner?

We’re in the midst of a global jellyfish plague, with reports of swarms of the stingers closing down beaches, invading fish farms and causing shut-downs at power stations.

So as scientists look at new sustainable food sources, maybe jellyfish could be a solution.

It’s already popular in parts of Asia where it’s eaten raw or chopped up in a salad.

A chef in New Zealand has added jellyfish to his menu, and the customers love it; he sells around 150 jellyfish meals a week.

Jacob Brown plans to add other unusual foods to his repertoire; wasps, ants, and possums.

Concerned about the environmental impact of farming, Brown is interested in finding alternative sustainable forms of protein.

So what does it taste like? He told the Guardian that the jellyfish is quite bland. ‘It is a very mild flavour; it doesn’t really have a lot of flavour of its own, so it is more of a textural thing.’

Apparently, it’s crunchy and tastes of brine, but not much else.

Mmm… seafood is one thing, but we think we’ll pass on the jellyfish for now.