It has been 'banned' in China. Game can be picked up everywhere. It contains a lot of parasites. Don't eat it, don't play with it.
When it comes to food, no other country can compare to China. Most of the birds and beasts, as long as they go through cooking methods such as steaming, frying, boiling, and roasting, they can become meals in the plate and meat in the belly.
When it comes to Chinese food, the Cantonese food is more complex. We all know that Cantonese people are delicious and eat a wide variety of food. But there is one thing that Cantonese people never touch.
This is the African giant snail
In the eyes of the old Cantonese, there is a kind of snail that can be eaten, commonly known as "Dongfeng Snail". In the eyes of the elderly, this kind of snail will only grow in a good environment, and eating it is also considered to bring a lot of benefits to the body, especially in terms of nourishment for men. Without knowing it, some people will regard the African giant snail as the Dongfeng snail.
In fact, the African giant snail is a completely different species of snail. It grew up in Africa, but for some unknown reason, it suddenly came to China and reproduced 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 it's just damage to crops, you're wrong.
The African giant snail has long been listed as one of the first harmful invasive species by China. This is by no means a false name.
The African giant snail has a high content and variety of parasites. The study found that the content of African parasites in this snail is very high, and the species are not the same. After eating African giant snails, some of the parasites can shuttle in the human body, harming 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 meal of African giant snails, causing brain damage. In many areas of China, there have also been reported cases of infection caused by eating African giant snails, and there are not a few cases.
The African giant snail is also a vector for bacteria. The snail eats a complex diet, digesting everything 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 heaps, are its main growth places. Such a living environment also leads 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, like to hold the snail in the palm of their hand and watch it run slowly. Forget about other snails, this big African snail, it's better not to play like this. A large African snail placed on the hand will gradually release some sticky substances, and these substances can also induce allergies. If you have a weak constitution and experience allergies, it is recommended not to touch the snail.
Today's African giant 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 by the roadside. People who like to eat snails are advised not to eat this kind of snails.
It was once said that the large African snails raised in captivity are edible. In the editor's opinion, there is absolutely no need to try, and China has long banned the breeding of African giant snails. If it is said that the so-called artificial breeding is bought in the market, everyone should not believe it. It is better to keep your mouth shut and eat less of these species.