These people love trying certain foods that to others might seem borderline inedible.

Like casu martzua cheese made from milk and maggots.

Yes, thats rightlarvae are added to it on purpose and later consumed along with it.

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If you think that no one would eat thatyoure sorely mistaken.

Despite all of this, some are willing to pay quite a pretty penny for it.

This cheese from Sardinia is among these delicacies.

Sardinian cheese with maggots inside, displayed on a white surface, highlighting its unique and forbidden nature.

Then, the cheesemonger cracks pop launch the top and people can eat its delicious innards.

So, its not for everyone on all fronts.

For instance, maggots can carry harmful microorganisms, which can cause infections in a persons body.

Hands pressing Sardinian cheese curds into molds, showcasing traditional cheese-making techniques.

This couldresultin abdominal pain and blood, mucus, and even maggots themselves being found in the stool.

To protect customers from these health risks, this cheese has beenbannedin many places for years now.

Its estimated cost is $100 per pound.

Sardinian cheese rounds aging on wooden shelves against a pale blue wall.

So, the black markets are makingbankselling this banned (and kind of cursed) cheese.

Would you try this cheese if given the opportunity?

Sardinian cheese with live larvae inside, highlighting its unique and forbidden culinary aspect.

Hand lifting the top of a Sardinian cheese wheel, exposing the interior with live flies, conveying the unique and forbidden nature.

User comment about forbidden Sardinian cheese, expressing negative opinion.

Comment about Sardinian cheese and worms, expressing preference to avoid eating them.

Comment on Sardinian cheese with larvae being described as disgusting.

Comment about forbidden Sardinian cheese expressing disgust and legality concerns.

Comment on the risks of eating certain cheeses related to health concerns.

Text review of Sardinian cheese, mentioning its delicious and strong flavor, but being difficult to eat.

Comment about favorite Sardinian cheese with an emoji, expressing personal preference.

Adelasia Divona’s comment on forbidden Sardinian cheese discussion.

User review on Sardinian cheese, describing a bad experience eating it without maggots at a wedding.

Comment about Sardinian cheese, humorously labeled as “high protein cheese,” with emoji reactions.

Comment about trying Sardinian cheese, expressing uncertainty about eating it.

Cécile Charvieux commenting on Sardinian cheese limits.

Comment on Sardinian cheese suggesting pairing it with cask strength whisky.

Text comment about forbidden Sardinian cheese humorously related to demons.

User comment criticizing Sardinian cheese as “repulsive and sick.

Comment expressing distaste for the Sardinian cheese.