Tag: Snail

An estimated 100,000 tons of edible snails are consumed annually in Europe, sparking curiosity about their place in dietary classifications. So, does snail count as meat? While the answer can be complex depending on the context—scientific, culinary, or religious—the simple answer is that yes, snail is a form of animal flesh and is often regarded as meat.

While billions of snails are consumed as a delicacy in cultures worldwide, a key question often arises for the culinarily curious: **Why can you eat snails but not slugs**? The answer is not that slugs are inherently poisonous, but rather a complex mix of food safety, preparation methods, and parasite risk.