Are all slugs edible?
I've heard about people eating escargot, but are slugs just as edible?
I live in MN USA, and came across some all tan ones, but had no camera at the time.
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Slugs are not poisonous, but in the wild can pick up the parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis, also known as rat lungworm, from rodent scat. The parasites can produce a toxic reaction that causes eosinophilic meningitis in humans.
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All snails and slugs are edible and offer the advantage of being very easy to catch. But all wild snails and slugs can carry dangerous parasites, so they must be cooked thoroughly – especially the giant African snail, recently found in Texas and probably coming to an environs near you.What kind of slugs can you eat?
Terrestrial slugs and snails (found on land, not in the sea) are generally safe for human consumption, always after a thorough cooking.What happens if you eat a live slug?
If one does get through the water bath, don't worry: The slug you just ate is probably harmless, and you will be fine. Your typical garden slug is nontoxic, so you have nothing to worry about. They eat mostly fungi, decaying plant matter and plants, and there is no direct way they can cause harm to humans.How do you prepare slugs for eating?
They're pretty good protein. The key is to cook them over the fire, like you would a hot dog. You put them on a stick and roast them over the fire until all of the slime falls off. They're quite delicious.How to Eat Slugs and not Die
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As far as I can see, slugs are not used for human food.
There are a few references that can be found on the internets, but it is not common.
For example feral food is just about what I found.
in the case of snails, only a few species are used for food (in french), and they are "raised" in a safe and controlled environment.
Answer 3
escargot are snails stewed in broth with herbs de provence and red or white wine. I would assume that if you were going to eat slugs that you check if they are poisonous in any way.
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