Sardinia is one of the five Longevity Blue Zones (LBZs) in the world. Compared to other
LBZs, the percentage of male centenarians in Sardinia is much higher. Due to the island's …

Despite the use of snails as food in many different communities in the world, the
consumption of snail meat is still far from being appreciated. The authors compiled and …

Meat is a vital source of nutrients for human wellbeing and health; however, recent studies
suggest a decline in meat preference as a protein source due to some health problems …

Humans consume snail flesh as part of their diet. To assess its nutritional value and toxicity,
chemical analyses were conducted to confirm the presence of protein, total and reduced …

Edible snails are an attractive protein source due to their high growth rate, cost-efficiency,
and nutritional value. Calcium is crucial for snail growth, reproduction, and shell formation …

Purpose This study aims to review processing and utilization of snail meat in alleviating
protein malnutrition in Africa. Most countries in Africa are faced with a major challenge of …

The meat of snails can be considered a high-quality food for the human diet and demand is
already increasing across Europe. Due to the bioaccumulation of trace elements in their …

Mucus is a substance made by snails that serves a variety of purposes and is increasingly
employed in the medical and cosmetic industries. It includes bioactive compounds with a …

Wise utilization of known food resources could be one major tool to keep parity with the
increasing population and nutriment demand. In many parts of India not unlike many other …

This paper reviews indigenous Beninese food resources as potential ingredients for
complementary infant foods with the aim to develop affordable formulations for low‐income …