Dr. JW Collins
2 min readFeb 18, 2023
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The Most Bizarre Foods Eaten Around the World.

If you thought eating escargot or sushi was adventurous, think again. Around the world, people consume foods that might make your stomach turn. From deep-fried insects to fermented shark meat, these are the most bizarre foods you'll find on menus across the globe.

Balut - Philippines: A developing duck embryo boiled alive and eaten straight from the shell.

Rocky Mountain Oysters - North America: Deep-fried bull testicles.

Sannakji - South Korea: Live octopus that's cut up into small pieces and served while still wriggling on the plate.

Escamoles - Mexico: The edible larvae of the giant black ant, often called the "caviar of Mexico."

Hákarl - Iceland: Fermented shark meat that smells like ammonia and tastes like blue cheese.

Fried Tarantula - Cambodia: A deep-fried spider that is said to taste like a cross between chicken and cod.

Durian - Southeast Asia: A pungent fruit with a smell so strong it's often banned from public transportation and hotels.

Pacha - Peru: A soup made from boiled cow's head, complete with eyes, tongue, and brain.

Shirako - Japan: The sperm sacs of male fish, usually served raw.

Jellied Moose Nose - Canada: A cold cut made from moose nose that's been boiled and pickled.

These foods may be considered bizarre by some, but they are beloved delicacies in their respective cultures. If you're feeling adventurous, give them a try and see if you can expand your palate!

Dr. JW Collins
Dr. JW Collins

Written by Dr. JW Collins

CEO, NOVELIST, PROGRAMMER , PH.D (Computer Science)

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