Snails

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Snails are considered edible in certain areas such as the mediterranean region, africa, or southeast asia, while in other cultures it is considered as taboo food. in american english, edible land snails are also called escargot, taken from the french word for 'snail', and the production of snails for consumption is called snail farming or heliciculture. snails as food date back to ancient times, and it was a dish that was already served on the tables of ancient greece. the snails are collected after the rains, and are put to "purge" (fasting). in the past, the consumption of snails had a marked seasonality, from april to june. however, thanks to snail breeding techniques, today they are a...

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