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petit gris

Language: French

Description: Literally "little grey". A small, common variety of snail. These are the best and most tender of snails. They should be kept and fed on a controlled diet for a few days to improve their own flavour. This might include anything from barley to vermicelli.


Latin: Helix aspersa
Ethnicity: French
Most frequent country: France
Also known as: cagouille(s), chagriné, hélice chagrin, limat, luma(s)

See places: French food and cuisine

See foods and dishes: escargot de Bourgogne, escargot de vigne

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