SNAILAT

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Buy Escargot  from SNAILAT! Although considered a French delicacy, evidence indicates that man has been enjoying Escargot, or land snails, for thousands of years. Empty Escargot shells have been found at prehistoric sites throughout the Mediterranean, and Escargot was a valued luxury food during ancient Greek and Roman times. Today France is the largest consumer of edible snails in the world, and must import much of the estimated 40,000 tons eaten there each year to keep up with demand.There are over 100 different species of edible Escargot snails, but the most popular ones are  Helix Pomatia or "Escargot de Bourgogne", French for Burgundy Snail.  Our Helix Burgundy Snails for Escargot are hunted in the wild.Often served as an appetizer, Escargot is typically cooked with butter and/or wine, and then returned to their sterilized shells and served with a sauce and accompaniments such as garlic, herbs or nuts. Known for its nutritional value, Escargot is low in fat, high in protein and has a high amount of essential fatty acids.