Abstract
Snail
is a common name that is applied to most often to land snail terrestrial
pulmonate gastropod molluscs snail is applied to most often to land snail
terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs. Snail is applied to most of the
members of the molluscs’ gastropod that have coiled shell that is large enough
for the animal to retract completely into. Snails have different types which
are giant African land snail, garden snail and the roman snail. Snail is been
prepared by purging them for (ten days) so that will dislodge their toxin that
they contain for proper and adequate preparation. Snail contains 80% of water,
15% protein and 2.4% of fats. Snails have the following benefits, it helps to
reduce scarring in human body, it help to fight cancerous cell in the body, it
help in the treatment of skin disease and broken bone. Snail consumption has
been contradicted by the following reasons, culture, personal habit and
allergy.
is a common name that is applied to most often to land snail terrestrial
pulmonate gastropod molluscs snail is applied to most often to land snail
terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs. Snail is applied to most of the
members of the molluscs’ gastropod that have coiled shell that is large enough
for the animal to retract completely into. Snails have different types which
are giant African land snail, garden snail and the roman snail. Snail is been
prepared by purging them for (ten days) so that will dislodge their toxin that
they contain for proper and adequate preparation. Snail contains 80% of water,
15% protein and 2.4% of fats. Snails have the following benefits, it helps to
reduce scarring in human body, it help to fight cancerous cell in the body, it
help in the treatment of skin disease and broken bone. Snail consumption has
been contradicted by the following reasons, culture, personal habit and
allergy.
Introduction
Snail is a common name that is applied most often to land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod molluscs. However, the common name “snail” is
also applied to most of the members of the molluscan class Gastropoda that have a coiled shell that is large enough for the animal to retract
completely into. When the word “snail” is used in this most general
sense, it includes not just land snails but also thousands of species of sea snails and freshwater snails (Fredericks & Anthony, 2010).
also applied to most of the members of the molluscan class Gastropoda that have a coiled shell that is large enough for the animal to retract
completely into. When the word “snail” is used in this most general
sense, it includes not just land snails but also thousands of species of sea snails and freshwater snails (Fredericks & Anthony, 2010).
According
to Chambers and Robert (2009), many snails are herbivorous eating plants or
rasping algae from surfaces with their radulae though a few land species and
many marine species are omnivores or predatory.
to Chambers and Robert (2009), many snails are herbivorous eating plants or
rasping algae from surfaces with their radulae though a few land species and
many marine species are omnivores or predatory.
History of snail
According
to Pliny and Varro (2011), snails have been in existence ever since the Roman
era. They were picked up from Liguria and fattened in snail gardens until they
reached a stage suitable for consumption. Snails were popularly served with
milk due to their stimulating effects. Romans were implemental in influencing
the spread of snails and snail recipes to regions in Europe and the
Mediterranean.
to Pliny and Varro (2011), snails have been in existence ever since the Roman
era. They were picked up from Liguria and fattened in snail gardens until they
reached a stage suitable for consumption. Snails were popularly served with
milk due to their stimulating effects. Romans were implemental in influencing
the spread of snails and snail recipes to regions in Europe and the
Mediterranean.
These
little pests were also introduced to the British Isles, where it is relished
today. In the beginning of the middle ages snails enjoyed the advantage of
being considered neither fish nor meat, hence making them an ideal food to be
consumed during lent (deVries, 2011). Besides consumption, snails were also
used in trade and soon after, in cultivation. For a good barter, snails had to
be fatter, tastier and better. With this came the idea of feeding them on diet
made of special herbs later, it was known that snails served as remedy for
various health issues. Modern techniques for conservation were introduced in
the beginning of the 20th century. Today, most of the snail produce
comes from Eastern Europe, African and Asia.
little pests were also introduced to the British Isles, where it is relished
today. In the beginning of the middle ages snails enjoyed the advantage of
being considered neither fish nor meat, hence making them an ideal food to be
consumed during lent (deVries, 2011). Besides consumption, snails were also
used in trade and soon after, in cultivation. For a good barter, snails had to
be fatter, tastier and better. With this came the idea of feeding them on diet
made of special herbs later, it was known that snails served as remedy for
various health issues. Modern techniques for conservation were introduced in
the beginning of the 20th century. Today, most of the snail produce
comes from Eastern Europe, African and Asia.
Types of snail
1.)
Giant African Land Snail – Achatina Fulica: The Giant African land snail is a large species
native of East Africa, but it has been widely distributed to other parts of the
world.
Giant African Land Snail – Achatina Fulica: The Giant African land snail is a large species
native of East Africa, but it has been widely distributed to other parts of the
world.
2.)
Garden Snail- Helix Aspersa: They have a brownish soft body, which is usually
covered with slimy mucus, they also have yellow or cream colour shell with
browspiral stripes.
Garden Snail- Helix Aspersa: They have a brownish soft body, which is usually
covered with slimy mucus, they also have yellow or cream colour shell with
browspiral stripes.
3.)
Roman Snail- Helix Pomatia: This snail is 10cm and a shell of 5cm(2 in) in
diameter, is the largest European terrestrial snail systematically it belongs
to the helicid family and it has a spherical shells. They are mostly seen in
evening when they are crawling around looting for food.
Roman Snail- Helix Pomatia: This snail is 10cm and a shell of 5cm(2 in) in
diameter, is the largest European terrestrial snail systematically it belongs
to the helicid family and it has a spherical shells. They are mostly seen in
evening when they are crawling around looting for food.
Preparation of snail
Preparing
snails properly is imperative if you do not want to get sick. Snail intestines
can contain decayed material and toxins. You must purge their intestines for
about 10 days if you are preparing them yourself. Feed the snail’s plain
lettuce during the period, give them only water for two days before you plan to
eat them, so they have time to discharge all their slime. “if you are
purchasing prepared snails, buy only from a trusted commercial source(Suzanna,
2006).
snails properly is imperative if you do not want to get sick. Snail intestines
can contain decayed material and toxins. You must purge their intestines for
about 10 days if you are preparing them yourself. Feed the snail’s plain
lettuce during the period, give them only water for two days before you plan to
eat them, so they have time to discharge all their slime. “if you are
purchasing prepared snails, buy only from a trusted commercial source(Suzanna,
2006).
Nutritional composition of snail
The
typical snails comprised of 80% water, 15% protein and 2.4% of fat which is
primarily healthy fat. Essential fatty acids, calcium, iron, selenium and
magnesium are also found in snails. They are rich sources of vitamins, being
packed with vitamins E, A, K and B12.
typical snails comprised of 80% water, 15% protein and 2.4% of fat which is
primarily healthy fat. Essential fatty acids, calcium, iron, selenium and
magnesium are also found in snails. They are rich sources of vitamins, being
packed with vitamins E, A, K and B12.
According
to recent research, 75% of the fat in snail is unsaturated fatty acids. That is
75% poly-unsaturated fatty acids, 15.5% of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and
23.25% 0f saturated fatty acids
to recent research, 75% of the fat in snail is unsaturated fatty acids. That is
75% poly-unsaturated fatty acids, 15.5% of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and
23.25% 0f saturated fatty acids
According
to Ariaye (2014) as the study of nutrients that are present in food their
digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage and
excretion.
to Ariaye (2014) as the study of nutrients that are present in food their
digestion, absorption, transport, metabolism, interaction, storage and
excretion.
Nutritional and health benefit of snail
Hippocrates documented the health benefits of snails
in the ancient Greece civilization. As at that time, experiments, conducted
showed that snail mucin was beneficial in healing shinning and reducing
scaring.
in the ancient Greece civilization. As at that time, experiments, conducted
showed that snail mucin was beneficial in healing shinning and reducing
scaring.
As of today, modern research has proved that
Hippocrates was correct and serum has been found to contain anti-inflammatories
and antioxidants.
Hippocrates was correct and serum has been found to contain anti-inflammatories
and antioxidants.
1.)
Snail secretion are alleged to contain copper peptide which is thought
to the only natural source of the substance usually manufactured to assist in
making creams which help minimize scarring.
Snail secretion are alleged to contain copper peptide which is thought
to the only natural source of the substance usually manufactured to assist in
making creams which help minimize scarring.
2.)
Snails are great source of the valuable lectin possesses anti-cancer
properties and helps in boosting the immune system and fighting against
cancerous cells.
Snails are great source of the valuable lectin possesses anti-cancer
properties and helps in boosting the immune system and fighting against
cancerous cells.
3.)
The snail slime is extremely rich
in allantonin, collagen and elastin which is beneficial for the treatment of skin
diseases and broken bone. The secretions also have a copper peptide, which is
regarded as the only source of the substance manufactured for creams that are
useful in minimizing scars wounds.
The snail slime is extremely rich
in allantonin, collagen and elastin which is beneficial for the treatment of skin
diseases and broken bone. The secretions also have a copper peptide, which is
regarded as the only source of the substance manufactured for creams that are
useful in minimizing scars wounds.
4.)
Serum secreted by snails is an excellent source of Oligo-saccharides
that act as a hydrator for the skin. When applied directly on the skin, this
serum works wonders for acne, enhances natural glow and protects skin cells
from environmental damage.
Serum secreted by snails is an excellent source of Oligo-saccharides
that act as a hydrator for the skin. When applied directly on the skin, this
serum works wonders for acne, enhances natural glow and protects skin cells
from environmental damage.
5.)
The venom extracted from the
ocean snail is highly beneficial for people suffering from addictions,
depression and Parkinson’s disease. The substance produces a synthetic version
of the toxin that blocks or stimulates receptors which release chemicals in the
brain.
The venom extracted from the
ocean snail is highly beneficial for people suffering from addictions,
depression and Parkinson’s disease. The substance produces a synthetic version
of the toxin that blocks or stimulates receptors which release chemicals in the
brain.
6.)
In addition, toxins excreted by snails are valuable in stimulating
dopamine, found lacking in people with neurological disease.
In addition, toxins excreted by snails are valuable in stimulating
dopamine, found lacking in people with neurological disease.
The nutritional facts of snail
Among: 100g
Total weight: 100g
Nutrients Basic components Amount
Proteins 16.1g
Waters 79.2g
Ash 1.3g
Carbohydrate
2g
2g
Cholesterol 50mg
Calories
Total Calories 90
Calories from carbohydrate 13
Calories from fat 12.6
Calories from protein 64.4
Fats and Fatty Acids
Total fat 1.4g
Saturated fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.3g
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 218mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acid 17mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 100 IU
Vitamin E 5mg
Vitamin k 0.1mcg
Riboflavin 0.1mg
Niacin 1.4mg
Vitamin B6 0.1mg
Folate 6mcg
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg
Chorine 65mg
Minerals
Calcium 100mg
Iron 3.5mg
Magnesium 250mg
Phosphorus 272mg
Potassium 382mg
Sodium 70mg
Zinc 1mg
Copper 0.4mg
Attitude of people toward snail consumption
1. Culture
2.
Personal Habit
Personal Habit
3.
Allergy
Allergy
1.
Culture: Culture practice has make individuals not to
consume snail; which has being part of their lives. Those people no matter what
you tell them about the health benefit of snail they will not accept, rather
they will tell you boldly that the practices has being handed down from their
fore father to their father so they will not break the rule in their time.
Culture: Culture practice has make individuals not to
consume snail; which has being part of their lives. Those people no matter what
you tell them about the health benefit of snail they will not accept, rather
they will tell you boldly that the practices has being handed down from their
fore father to their father so they will not break the rule in their time.
·
Belief: Most communities belief that snail are gods so
they worship them instead, no matter how you convince them as a health
practitioner they will not pay attention to you rather theywill ask you if you
want them to die, because if they consume the snail as you advised them to eat
they believe that they will die instantly and nothing on earth will bring them
back to life.
Belief: Most communities belief that snail are gods so
they worship them instead, no matter how you convince them as a health
practitioner they will not pay attention to you rather theywill ask you if you
want them to die, because if they consume the snail as you advised them to eat
they believe that they will die instantly and nothing on earth will bring them
back to life.
·
Taboo: Snail has being forbidden by many communities which affect the quality
life of the people despite all the effects on their life, they will still tell
you that if they consume snail some certain things will happen to them and they
will have to go to the village to perform some sacrifice or their tongue will
be as the snail, so they will not consume snail because it is a forbidden
thing.
Taboo: Snail has being forbidden by many communities which affect the quality
life of the people despite all the effects on their life, they will still tell
you that if they consume snail some certain things will happen to them and they
will have to go to the village to perform some sacrifice or their tongue will
be as the snail, so they will not consume snail because it is a forbidden
thing.
·
Superstitions: Superstitiously most women if you advice them to
consume snail in their pre-pregnancy stage they will complain to you that they
cannot because if they consume snail they will give birth to snail-like children
or abnormal children, that is the child will be unable to walk at the appropriate time of the child will be
sluggish.
Superstitions: Superstitiously most women if you advice them to
consume snail in their pre-pregnancy stage they will complain to you that they
cannot because if they consume snail they will give birth to snail-like children
or abnormal children, that is the child will be unable to walk at the appropriate time of the child will be
sluggish.
2.
Personal Habit: Naturally, some people do not like snail. Some do
not like where they are being picked from and to prepare snail takes much time
to prepare. While some people do not like the odour of snail.
Personal Habit: Naturally, some people do not like snail. Some do
not like where they are being picked from and to prepare snail takes much time
to prepare. While some people do not like the odour of snail.
3.
Allergy: Some people are unusually sensitive to snail. Most
people are allergic to snail; if they consume it, they will have itching of the
tongue, sore throat, etc.
Allergy: Some people are unusually sensitive to snail. Most
people are allergic to snail; if they consume it, they will have itching of the
tongue, sore throat, etc.
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