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About Snails in Nutrition

Snail Meat in Human Nutrition

Snail meat has been part of human nutrition since ancient times—used by the Greeks and Romans even before the new era. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was consumed by European nobility and Balkan shepherds, while today it is most popular in France, Italy, and Germany. In recent years, its use has been steadily increasing in other European countries as well.

Due to its nutritional qualities, global statistics show that the production and consumption of snails in nutrition grows by 10–12% annually.

 

Nutritional Values (per 100 g of snail meat)

  • 1.2 g fat

  • 13 g protein

  • 2 g mineral salts

  • Energy value: 62 kcal

 

Health Benefits

  • Snails do not transmit any diseases.

  • Their meat is lean and ideal for human nutrition.

  • It is a low-calorie food, rich in proteins, mineral salts, and essential amino acids.

  • Contains no cholesterol.

  • An excellent source of magnesium, omega‑3 fatty acids, calcium, and vitamin C.