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A sustainable and novel protein, bugs are unsurprisingly popping up on Austin menus as specials and stunts. One driving force is local company Little Herds, who are spearheading the edible insect movement. The newest development? Local butcher and charcuterie makers Salt & Time used Little Herds' bugs to create a cricket mortadella. Update! The protein mash-up will be on the restaurant's Odd Bits menu starting tomorrow.