RARE FOODS IN CANS THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU: WOULD YOU DARE TO TRY THEM?

Almost everything is likely to be canned. Smoked snake, alligator, tamales, bee larvae and even Valencian paella… The list of packaged food can be endless, for every taste. Here is a small selection of the most curious ones. Would you dare to try them?

Smoked snake
We start strong with the first proposal, this can of smoked snake. 100% snake meat in a rich broth that can be eaten directly from the can, or over rice or pasta, as suggested by the brand. In addition, the meat also contains bones that must be removed before eating. The can is marketed for just under 22€.

Elk
This other canned product can be quite controversial as some species of elk are endangered.

Chicken sizes

It is a typical Mexican dish. On this occasion, as explained in the product description, these tamales are slow-cooked in a spicy chili sauce and are described as excellent fast food, as they contain no artificial ingredients. You can get them for less than 2€.

Bee, sea lion and bear larvae

These are just some of the other curious examples of canned food sold at Sugoi Mart, a well-known online store in Japan, which also offers a wide variety of other products.

Haggis (sheep viscera)
Haggis is a typical Scottish sausage and is prepared with sheep viscera, specifically sheep’s heart, liver and lungs. Then they are chopped together with onion, kidney fat, oatmeal, salt and spices. This can costs only 17€.

Pork brains with milk sauce

It is a food that is fairly integrated into the kitchen, but many people are still repulsed by the thought of it. On this occasion, perhaps the milk sauce will give it another touch.

Ancas de rana (frog legs)
Although this is a food that is often mentioned when talking about rare or exotic products, it is still a peculiar gastro proposal. These frog legs are prepared by a qualified chef and fried in a wok over high heat with garlic and pepper before being canned and pasteurized. According to them, frog meat is a white meat of high nutritional value, possessing ten essential amino acids for human beings, containing no fat, no cholesterol and very high digestibility.

Strawberry or grape sandwiches
Another option for lazy people, although it is really just like any other industrial bun. But this time the peculiarity is that it comes in a can.

Boiled peanuts with cajun

Boiled peanuts with a Cajun twist, this different snack is very typical in some areas of the United States. The peanuts are boiled in a blend of traditional Cajun spices, including red peppers, onions and garlic.

Sago worms
These are sago worms canned in saltwater brine. They are considered a real delicacy in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia. As described, they have a creamy flavor when raw, and taste like bacon or meat when cooked. The 420 gr can costs 12€.

Canned weaver ant eggs

Eggs of weaver ants are one of the great delicacies in Asia. In Thailand they are marketed in cans and are often served in spicy salads, on toast or mixed with a soup of your choice. The price is also around 12€.

Cajun style alligator
If you are looking to get away from the typical chicken or pork, here is a more ‘wild’ option. Cajun-style alligator in its purest form. It is marketed for less than 12€.