It is known that the consumption of snails or "chochlioi" (as their traditional Cretan name is) has been particularly popular since ancient times. The Minoans were the first to introduce snails as a delicacy, although they were a basic gastronomic custom of the ancient Greeks. They began to be consumed in France after the middle of the 19th century and later in other European countries.
Today there is a growing demand for this particular delicacy. Snails are challenging to find. This, along with their high nutritional value, makes them a luxury delicacy.
