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TIL about Casu martzu, a Sardinian sheep milk cheese that contains live fly maggots
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maniacalmanicmania aussie.zone maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone
Joined: 2023-07-01
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The larvae of the cheese fly (Piophila casei) are deliberately introduced to pecorino cheese, where their digestive action produces an advanced level of fermentation, including a breakdown of the cheese's fats. The cheese's texture softens, and a liquid called làgrima ('teardrop') may seep out.

Source: Wikipedia.

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phoenixarise lemmy.world phoenixarise@lemmy.world
Joined: 2025-03-09
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There’s plenty of delicious cheese, I can skip this one. 😂

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