Snail
Premium live Giant African snails — healthy, active, and export-ready for food consumption and commercial farming.
Snail
Scientific name: Achatina achatina · Also known as: Giant African Snail, Edible Snail, African Land Snail
Live Giant African snails are carefully selected and handled to ensure healthy, active specimens suitable for consumption and farming purposes. Each snail is inspected for shell integrity, cleanliness, and vitality to guarantee premium quality. They are sourced from controlled environments where feeding and hygiene are properly managed.
These snails are widely consumed in local and international markets as a delicacy and are also used in commercial snail farming due to their high reproduction rate and nutritional value. Their meat is valued for its tenderness, protein content, and low fat level.
Common Applications
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Specification | Description |
| Product | Giant African Snail (Live Snail) |
| Scientific Name | Achatina achatina or Achatina fulica |
| Size | Large |
| Shell Length | Approximately 10–20 cm depending on age and feeding conditions |
| Shell Condition | Intact, unbroken, smooth shell; no cracks, chips, or significant discoloration |
| Shell Color | Brown with light/dark banding (may vary slightly with species and environment) |
| Shell Cleanliness | Free from dirt, algae, mold, or any external foreign matter |
| Meat Quality | Firm, plump, and moist flesh with minimal retraction from the shell |
| Color of Meat | Pale white to light brown (varies slightly with diet and hydration) |
| Odor | Neutral, earthy odor typical of live snails (no foul or rotten smell) |
| Activity Level | Responsive to touch; retracts into shell when disturbed, extends when at rest |
| Feeding Status | Well-fed, not emaciated; body fills shell cavity |
| Foreign Matter | No dirt, grit, slime excess, or parasites present in or on the snail |
| Microbiological Criteria | Meets EU or relevant country’s standards for Salmonella, Listeria, and other pathogens |
| Weight | 250–300 grams per snail |
