Hormiga Culona

While the colony consists of workers and soldiers, only the is harvested for consumption. These future queens possess a large, nutrient-dense abdomen (gaster) filled with eggs, which provides the characteristic size and high fat content that makes them a delicacy. The Ritual of the Harvest

Described as nutty, smoky, slightly acidic (due to formic acid, which evaporates with heat), reminiscent of roasted peanuts or bacon bits. hormiga culona