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Heretic · Post by **Heretic** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:10 pm

Casu Marzu Cheese banned in the US

Derived from Pecorino, Casu marzu goes beyond typical fermentation to a stage most would consider decomposition, brought about by the digestive action of the larvae of the cheese fly Piophila casei. These larvae are deliberately introduced to the cheese, promoting an advanced level of fermentation and breaking down of the cheese's fats. The texture of the cheese becomes very soft, with some liquid (called lagrima, from the Sardinian for \"tears\") seeping out. The larvae themselves appear as translucent white worms, about 8 millimetres (0.3 in) long. When disturbed, the larvae can launch themselves for distances up to 15 centimetres (6 in). Some people clear the larvae from the cheese before consuming; others do not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casu_marzu

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:19 pm

I think this cheese comes up on internet forums or emails about once a year.

Heretic · Post by **Heretic** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:21 pm

I read about here http://www.delish.com/food-fun/banned-food?GT1=47001 and wanted to know more so I looked it up.

Isaac · Post by **Isaac** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:27 pm

That lead me to another post that talks about this:
http://www.delish.com/food-fun/new-fast-food
something I've already posted about. I love the comment:
\"In response to customer surveys that revealed a general dissatisfaction with the size of chicken sandwiches, they answered the call with the Double Down: a sandwich \"so meaty there's no room for the bun.\"

I need to try one! I neeeeeed!

AlphaDoG · Post by **AlphaDoG** » Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:23 pm

The doubledown lol a DoG's dream!