Are you sure about that? Plenty of material pointing to giant land snails being destined for dining tables.
These African snails may indeed be eaten but that doesn't mean they're suitable for the dish we know as Escargot.
I have never eaten the African variety but tell you that there is a significant variation in the flavor and texture of different species of snails served in France.
Think of it the same way you would in choosing between different varieties mushrooms or hot peppers for a dish you are making.
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'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.' - Auguste Escoffier
(Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.)
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