10 of the weirdest canned foods in the world
Here in Brazil, we find hundreds of types of canned goods, from corn, tuna, peas, sardines, artichokes, chives, sausages and even whole bean stew. For us all this is very common.
Now imagine coming across a shelf containing cans of grass jelly, mutton bush, reindeer meat or even a bird's nest drink? Quite bizarre, isn't it? But what is strange to us can be very common in some parts of the world. Check out 10 of the weirdest canned foods found around the globe.
1 - Grass Gelatin Drink - Vietnam
In Vietnam, you can find only gelatin or the energy drink with flavored grass gelatin. Although it sounds strange (and it really is), grass gelatin is popular throughout Asia, especially in Vietnam and also in China, Indonesia and Malaysia.
For the production of this delicacy, grass juice is usually pressed from a combination of three regional species; The product is rich in nutrients, and the jelly drink is incredibly sweet.
2 - Reindeer Meat - Finland
Sold in pieces or in pate form, reindeer meat is quite common in Finland. Perhaps by analogy with Santa's sleigh helpers, this type of product is best sold during the Christmas season, when its consumption reaches its highest peak.
Reindeer meat is known to be very healthy and very low in fat, since today it is raised on farms where it feeds primarily on controlled feed, moss and lichen.
3 - Canned huitlacoche - Mexico
Huitlacoche is a parasitic fungus that infects corn and is well known for its unique complex flavors. However, looking at him in this canned version is hard to believe that anything good tastes come from that "mud". Also known as maize charcoal, this fungus is considered a gastronomic delicacy and reaches values much higher than maize itself.
Its consumption is concentrated more in Mexico, being generally baked, made with garlic and other ingredients, also served as filling of tacos and quesadillas. In Europe and the United States, huitlacoche is a component of sophisticated haute cuisine preparations. So much so that sometimes it is called Mexican truffle.
4 - Bird's Nest Drink - Asia
You may be thinking that Bird's Nest is just the name of a drink made from common ingredients. But no: it is actually produced with bird nests that can sometimes be eaten. Edible bird nests have been used in Chinese cuisine for over 400 years.
When dissolved in water, they are slightly gelatinous and can be sweet or salty flavored and can also be sold as the beverage of the image. Still, it's pretty weird to think you're sending a nest that once housed birds and their eggs.
5 - Herring with tooth and all - Russia
Creepy canned jaws form a somewhat bizarre feeding option. Imagine opening the product and coming across this look of the photo? That what you are seeing are fronts of canned sold herring in Russia. The Russians, incidentally, have several other quirks on their menu.
6 - Armadillo - United States
Is eating armadillo good? Well, apparently, folks in a North American region might think so. In Texas, you can find grilled or pate-shaped armadillo canned.
7 - Mutton Bucho - Scotland
Have you ever heard of goat buzzing, a very common dish in northeastern Brazil? Because the so-called Haggis is like a Scottish version of this recipe, but made with mutton kids, and can also be found in can! The traditional dish of Scottish cuisine consists of a mutton stuffed with various viscera mixed with oatmeal.
8 - Equine milk powder - Russia
You didn `t see it coming. Imagine finding next to that ordinary milk powder and chocolate milk a can of horse milk (from the mare, in this case)! The product is widely consumed in Russia and Mongolia. If you had a blind test, would you notice the difference between this and cow's milk? Worth the invitation to those who travel to these places.
9 - British Breakfast - United Kingdom
The traditional British breakfast is rather heavy, with items that provide plenty of "sustenance" for the diner. Foods like boiled beans, tomato sauce, eggs, sausages, mushrooms and pork are all part of this meal. Now imagine all this in one can? Because it exists and is for sale in various parts of the UK. A light thing ...
10 - Barbecue Silkworm Cocoons - Korea and Thailand
To close the list with something apparently delicious (but not), how about having a snack by opening a can of fried silkworm cocoons in the barbecue sauce? “Delight” can be found in many Asian countries, especially Korea and Thailand.
* Posted on 4/28/2014
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