Is giant African snail edible?
African land snails (Achatina achatina, Achatina fulica, Archachatina marginata) are a source of food for many persons in sub-Saharan Africa (1–5). Snail meat contains 37%–51% protein, which is higher than the protein content in poultry (18.3%), fish (18.0%), cattle (17.5%), sheep (16.4%), and swine (14.
African land snails (Achatina achatina, Achatina fulica, Archachatina marginata) are a source of food for many persons in sub-Saharan Africa (1–5). Snail meat contains 37%–51% protein, which is higher than the protein content in poultry (18.3%), fish (18.0%), cattle (17.5%), sheep (16.4%), and swine (14.
