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by Max Power on March 8th, 2005

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What is worm cheese?

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  • by Scoundral on April 24th, 2005

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    Yes, it's as gross as it sounds... worm cheese is basically cheese filled with worms. Ok, they're not technically worms- they're maggots, but equally yummy, nontheless.

    While we might stick our noses up at it, the people of the Sardinian region of Italy hold the treat in high regards. Casu Marzu, as it is known to them, is nothing short of Pecorinos that has been aged in the open air and allowed flies to lay eggs within, thus resulting in thousands of fly larvae (maggots) to infest the cheese. The enzymes produced by the feeding maggots aids in the fermentation of the cheese, in fact causing the milkfat to decompose and a soft pugnant interior to form. This product can cause burning to the esophogas and stomach and has even been known to cause hallucinagenic effects. The maggots are eaten directly with the cheese, usually on bread or crackers. However, they'll not have any confusion that they eat bugs for the fun of it... it's all about the cheese. In fact, any Casu Marzu not sporting these creepy crawlies is considered "no good". Heck, if the bugs wont even eat it... how good could it be?

    Obviously, the Italian health officials dont agree with the Sardinarians in their practice of eating worm cheese, and it is forbidden, but that doesn't stop them from making their own home-made delight. Just like momma used to make.

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    • That is so gross. . .

      Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony

      by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on April 26th, 2005

    • Mmmm, good with Ritz.

      Max Power

      by Max Power on April 26th, 2005

    • I saw this cheese in Italy and I could not eat it. Gave me the creeps. Pecorino is usally aged underground and it's good.

      Alatea

      by Alatea on January 6th, 2006

    • interesting, but...ick, ick, ick, ick, ick!

      lynnenorth

      by lynnenorth on January 8th, 2006

    • Sounds interesting, but I don't think I'd ever eat it.

      Singingismystyle

      by Singingismystyle on January 31st, 2007

    • I think I'm going to pass out...

      Gideon

      by Gideon on December 18th, 2007

    • if this is true, how do you think this relates to the book "The cheese and the worms"?

      Indielauper

      by Indielauper on October 29th, 2008

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