Termites is a food item in Project Zomboid. A whole one changes hunger by -1 and gives 2.5 calories. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
Food Food & water
A whole one changes hunger by -1 and gives 2.5 calories. It stays fresh for 14 days and rots after 21. It weighs 0.01.
Food in Build 42 has a hunger value, calories and a shelf life. Fresh food goes stale and then rotten, so eat perishables first and keep tins and dry goods for later. Cooking raises the value of many ingredients.
More: Cooking guide · Food list.
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.Termites | Food |
It weighs 0.01 in Build 42.
Base.Termites.
2.5 calories, and it changes hunger by -1.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.