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Edible terrestrial snails are important protein source for human nutrition with low fat. On the other hand, it is known that snails are hosts for some of the parasites which may pose serious health hazards for humans. That's why the reason it is important to put those edible molluscs under spotlight in terms of food safety. Depending our scientific...
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... were identified according to their shape, size, markings, colour. According to the identification, the snail species with a large shell that can reach 30-50 mm in height and 32-50 mm in width are confirmed to be Helix pomatia L. (Figure 2). This snail has a thin shell, pale spiral lines, a brownish colour [20]. ...
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Although snail meat is an important source of protein in terms of human nutrition, it has found a place in the eating and drinking culture of very few communities. Consumption of snail meat is socially accepted in many parts of the Cyprus. It is called as “Garavolli” by the Cypriot people and is also one of the most delicious appetizers. This research is important in determining the consumption behaviour of the people of the Northern Cyprus and determining their preferences depending on cooking methods. According to the results of this study, 32.7% of the participants do not consume snail meat, while 67.3% of them consume snail meat. It is consumed more at home (41.3%), compared to consuming at restaurants (38.1%). While 47% of participants consuming preferred to consume as boiled (with olive oil and vinegar), 3.8% of them preferred to consume as grilled. The most preferred method of cooking is boiling then dipping it to olive oil and vinegar. As we see from the answers, habits directly effect on preference to consume or not to consume the snail meat.
