Dec 2, 2023, 10:18 AM IST

Animals that are eaten alive by humans

Mahipal Chouhan

Sannakji: Small live octopus chopped and served, squirming on the plate, a controversial Korean dish due to ethical concerns.

Ikizukuri: Japanese sashimi made from live seafood; fish filleted alive and served immediately, considered controversial and ethically debated.

Odori Ebi: Japanese dish of briefly boiled live shrimp. Muscles contract, making them appear to dance on the plate.

Drinking Cobra Blood: Consumed in parts of Asia for health benefits. Snake's blood drained and consumed while still alive.

Casu Marzu: Sardinian cheese with live insect larvae (maggots) aiding fermentation. Illegal due to health risks and ethical concerns.

Live Insect Eating: Various live insects like larvae, ants, or beetles consumed as a delicacy in some cultures.

Sea Urchins: Consumed raw, broken open while still alive in some cultures for their delicately flavored roe.

Frogs Legs: In some places, frogs' legs consumed while still alive or moving due to nerves, controversial practice.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports