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.
There’s plenty of delicious cheese, I can skip this one. 😂
Because the larvae in the cheese can launch themselves distances up to 15 centimetres (6 in) when disturbed, diners hold their hands above the sandwich to prevent the maggots from leaping.
I’m good, thanks.
I’m willing to try every food once, but my only hard requirement is that it really shouldn’t feature (edit:) currently living multicellular life.
Quite the opposite for me, I pretty much only eat multicellular life. Just had a carrot.
I’m good, thanks.
