Hotlix insect candy , would you like to eat?

From worm lollipops to chocolate-dipped scorpions these bizarre concoctions could be from the dark mind of a twisted Willy Wonka

The brainchild of Larry Peterman, 70, HOTLIX have expanded their line to include devilish delights from apple, lemon and orange flavoured Cricket Suckers to Amber InsectNside and spice-flavoured Larvets

"Our latest insect candy has been the chocolate flavoured scorpion which have proved to be very popular"

"Many people think the scorpions are poisonous but when a scorpion dies it is not longer venomous...

... It is cooked before it is put into the candy so a lot of it is actually protein. It actually could be quite good for you, but we do cut off the stinger just to make sure there is no hint of poison"

And like the chocolatier from Roald Dahl's hit children's book, Larry is very protective of the secret process behind making insect candy

For over 20 years, HOTLIX® has been providing edible products for store sales, special occasions, and for that "Emtomophagy Dinner."

Pictures: Barcroft Media

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