2014 Food Trends: Edible Soil

[rex]

I read this and think of those "cup of dirt" desserts that kids eat.

So I think I'd eat this. If they could put chocolate chips in mine it wouldn't hurt

It seems like it would go well with coffee.

[hungrycaterpillar]

Jan 8, 2014 13:38:04 GMT -5 rex said:

I read this and think of those "cup of dirt" desserts that kids eat.

So I think I'd eat this. If they could put chocolate chips in mine it wouldn't hurt

It seems like it would go well with coffee?

[shostakovich]

I would try it, for sure. The risotto with sea bass sounds good. I'd order that with a bottle of good wine, so if the dirt entree turned out to taste like, well... dirt, then at least I could get a little drunk.

Plus, think of all the trace minerals you're getting! And immunity-building, to boot!

[fuckyourcouch]

Fuck that.

[rex]

I wish I could see gifs on the app.

Wine & dirt isn't a bad idea. I hate wine so they might taste the same lol

[Deleted]

I would love to know how they're preparing the dirt. Are they putting seasoning in to it or roasting it or something like that. I can't believe it's just a pile of dirt on your plate.

I know eating dirt isn't bad for you per se but I'm getting caught up on eating large quantities. It just feels like it would make your stomach hurt.

ETA: I have had different bugs before and they're actually pretty good.

[ijack]

Jan 8, 2014 13:38:03 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Jan 8, 2014 13:37:06 GMT -5 dirtyred said:

I'm not opposed to you trying it, just trying to give reasons, based on my experience, why you might not want to. And why I won't be doing it again.  My mother gave me the same warnings, and I tried the dirt anyway, so there you go.  Who knows, there is probably quite a range of dirt flavors and maybe not all of them are as awful as the one I tasted.   

I wonder if you can order a flight of dirt to explore the varying flavors.

This I would actually try I think. IMO dirt doesn't taste good and the texture is horrible, but I would explore the different flavors. I have no desire to have it as an added flavor in food (I don't think, I guess I shouldn't say that until I've tried it).
@misoangry I'm really surprised you've never tasted dirt before, I kind of thought that was something everyone did as a kid.

[pedanticwench]

I would definitely try it.

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Jan 8, 2014 14:00:33 GMT -5 ijack said:

@misoangry I'm really surprised you've never tasted dirt before, I kind of thought that was something everyone did as a kid.

I was a very very clean child.  LOL.

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This can not be "healthy." Dirt, even the cleanest dirt, has micro organisms that are not meant to be in your body. Also, bug eggs. Ugh.

[MamaMaui24]

Huh. Eating dirt is an eating disorder called Pica.

[MWOS]

Jan 8, 2014 14:16:40 GMT -5 @birdbird said:

This can not be "healthy." Dirt, even the cleanest dirt, has micro organisms that are not meant to be in your body. Also, bug eggs. Ugh.

no, I'm actually pretty sure that human beings are very capable of digesting bacteria that live in soil.

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Jan 8, 2014 14:19:49 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Jan 8, 2014 14:16:40 GMT -5 @birdbird said:

This can not be "healthy." Dirt, even the cleanest dirt, has micro organisms that are not meant to be in your body. Also, bug eggs. Ugh.

no, I'm actually pretty sure that human beings are very capable of digesting bacteria that live in soil.

Jusr because we can, does not mean we should. 

[MWOS]

good point. I'm also going to stop eating every food that exists, touching anything, breathing air, drinking water, and wiping my ass after I shit. Just because I can do those things in the presence of bacteria does not mean I should.

[noodleskooze]

"God made dirt; dirt won't hurt."

haha

But really, this is weird, sure, but I'd try it I guess. What's the harm?

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Jan 8, 2014 14:25:17 GMT -5 MWOS said:

good point. I'm also going to stop eating every food that exists, touching anything, breathing air, drinking water, and wiping my ass after I shit. Just because I can do those things in the presence of bacteria does not mean I should.

Hylio bacter pylori thrives in the soil around here. So much so we have areas sectioned off with signs warning people to stay away. It isn't even particularly dangerous, except when it does produce symptoms, it greatly increases your chances of gastrointestinal cancer and lymphatic cancers. Yes, eating dirt is a bad idea and while you can do it, you probably shouldn't. 

[MWOS]

everything we eat is covered in bacteria, I don't get why it's different because it's soil.

[pt716]

Jan 8, 2014 14:38:23 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Here is some info about this one guy's edible soil: modernfarmer.com/2013/10/secrets-soil/

Actually, the more I think about this, the worse it sounds.

This I think I could try. He gets rid of the sand and particles so it wouldn't be gritty at least.

[dirtyred]

Jan 8, 2014 14:38:23 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Here is some info about this one guy's edible soil: modernfarmer.com/2013/10/secrets-soil/

Actually, the more I think about this, the worse it sounds.

I want to know where this guy finds dirt 10 miles below the surface of the earth.  That's rock down there, not dirt.

[copperboom]

I would taste it. Why not? I wonder if there's a suggested wine pairing.

[catbus]

In high school, I had a dirt-scented perfume made by Demeter. It was wonderful. If this tasted like that smelled, I think I'd love it.

[nursewife]

Jan 8, 2014 14:16:40 GMT -5 @birdbird said:

This can not be "healthy." Dirt, even the cleanest dirt, has micro organisms that are not meant to be in your body. Also, bug eggs. Ugh.

That was my concern too. If it was heated to ensure it was free of pathogens I'd give it a try. I could see it used as a garnish, sprinkled on soup, etc.