It has been 'banned' by China. The wild game that can be picked up everywhere has a lot of parasites. Don't eat it and don't play with it
When it comes to food, no country can compare with China. Generally speaking, all birds and beasts, as long as they are cooked by cooking methods such as steaming, frying, boiling, roasting, etc., can become a meal or meat in the belly.
When it comes to Chinese food, Cantonese food is more complex. We all know that Cantonese people are delicious and eat a variety of food. But there is one thing that Cantonese people never touch it.
This is the giant African snail
In the eyes of old Cantonese, there is a kind of snail that is edible, commonly known as "Dongfeng snail". In the eyes of the elderly, this kind of snail will only grow in places with a good environment, and eating it is also believed to bring a lot of benefits to the body, especially in terms of male nourishment. Some people will take the big African snail as Dongfeng snail without knowing it.
In fact, the African giant snail is a completely different species of snail that grew in Africa, but for unknown reasons, it suddenly came to China and multiplied in large numbers. It is distributed in many regions, and wherever it goes, it is often accompanied by the destruction of crops and plants. If you think that it is only harmful to crops, it is a big mistake.
The giant African snail has long been listed by China as the first batch of harmful invasive species, which is by no means a vain name
The African giant snail has a high content and variety of parasites. The study found that the African parasite content in this snail is very high, and the species are not the same. After eating the giant African snail, some of the parasites can shuttle in the human body and harm multiple tissues of the body. Further development will cause more damage to the lungs and brain. There were 16 fishermen abroad who were diagnosed with parasites after eating a large African snail, which caused brain damage. In many parts of China, there have also been reported cases of infection due to eating large African snails, and there are not a few cases.
The African giant snail is also a vector for bacteria. The snail's diet is complex, ranging from crops to the remains of its companions, and even hard cement. Complex eating habits make it carry more bacteria. And its growth environment is also very special. Rotten soil or garbage dumps are its main growth places. Such a living environment has also led to a lot of bacterial components in its body. Studies have also confirmed that many bacteria that cannot be transmitted between humans and animals can be transmitted through the snail.
Even touching it can have serious consequences. Many people have the habit of playing with snails when they were young. They like to hold the snail in their palms and watch it run slowly. Forget about other snails, this kind of big African snail, it's better not to play like this. The large African snail placed on the hand will gradually release some sticky substances, and these substances can also induce allergies. If you are physically weak and have allergies, it is recommended not to touch the snail.
Today's large African snails can be seen in many places in China. In terms of appearance, there is no greater difference between it and other snails except for its larger size. It can be seen in the grass in the community or in the flower beds on the roadside. People who like to eat snails, it is recommended not to eat this kind of snails.
Someone once said that artificially raised African snails are edible. In the editor's opinion, there is no need to try it at all, and China has long banned the cultivation of African giant snails. If you say that you buy so-called artificial breeding in the market, don't believe it. It's better to keep your mouth shut and eat less of these species.