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snail caviar

Traditional dish from Germany

About snail caviar

Fresh or processed eggs of land snails

Snail caviar, also known as escargot caviar or escargot pearls, is the fresh or processed eggs of land snails. It is a luxury gourmet specialty produced in Austria, Czechia, France and Poland. They were also a delicacy in the ancient world, also known as "pearls of Aphrodite" for their supposed aphrodisiac properties.

Components

  • egg

Dietary Information

Traditional Germany cuisine

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