Land snails are recognized as healthy food due to their low fat content and presence of those nutrients required for a well-balanced diet. However, no studies have been published on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of land snail eggs. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the phenomenon connected with the lack of specific legislation that regulates the production and trade, as well as of an European quality certification that identifies the product. In addition, snails are also considered as one of the worst causes of food allergy.
Heliculture and snail caviar: new trends in the food sector
MASSARI, Stefania;
2014-01-01
Abstract
Land snails are recognized as healthy food due to their low fat content and presence of those nutrients required for a well-balanced diet. However, no studies have been published on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of land snail eggs. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the phenomenon connected with the lack of specific legislation that regulates the production and trade, as well as of an European quality certification that identifies the product. In addition, snails are also considered as one of the worst causes of food allergy.File in questo prodotto:
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