Snail Caviar: What It Is and Where to Buy It

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you tired of the usual sturgeon roe and desperately searching for a unique flavour? Then you will definitely want to try snail caviar. Snail eggs are one of the most sophisticated foods available on the market, with their aroma of wood, earth, undergrowth, and mushrooms. Let’s take a closer look at what snail caviar is, who produces it, and where to buy it.

What is the flavour of snail eggs? How to serve them?

Snail caviar is transparent. Only later, after being processed, can the eggs acquire a colour that ranges from pale pink to cream white. Since they have a very delicate shell, they are often pasteurised for preservation. Many claim that this process irreparably alters the flavour, which is why some prefer to preserve them in brine, often flavoured. Many describe the flavour of snail eggs as ‘woody’ and ‘subtle’. Snail caviar is often paired with other types of caviar and served with champagne. It can also be spread on toast or enhanced with sour cream. It is often included as an ingredient in soups. But how is snail caviar made?

How is snail caviar made?

Let’s start by saying right away that snails produce far fewer eggs than sturgeons (the fish used for classic caviar). To offer a comparison, a snail lays 4 grams of eggs a year, while a sturgeon can lay up to 18 kilograms annually. For this reason, this delicacy is much rarer than the previously mentioned one. Snail farms encourage the snail to produce eggs by providing each individual animal with the ideal conditions for laying. Snails are hermaphrodites and are placed in boxes, as they do not need to mate to reproduce. But don’t worry, if you intend to buy some good snail caviar, you will be interested to know about the company ‘Lumaca Madonita’ that produces the ‘Perle di Madonia’. The product is an Italian excellence, with an elegant flavour and can be purchased online.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]