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Snails – A Traditional Maltese Delicacy. Celebrate the rich flavours of Maltese culinary heritage with our fresh snails, locally sourced and of the highest grade. Known as bebbux in Malta, snails have long been a traditional delicacy, especially enjoyed during autumn and village feasts. Once considered “poor man’s protein,” snails became a staple among those who couldn’t afford prime cuts of meat — enjoyed simply with herbs, oil, or rich tomato sauces. While the French escargot rose to haute cuisine fame, bebbux kept their place at the local table, especially during Lent and Good Friday, where they’re a go-to meat-free meal. Traditionally served in village bars all around Malta and Gozo, they arrive hot in bowls with crusty bread and toothpicks, swimming in a garlicky tomato-wine sauce. And if you’re brave enough to cook them at home, skip the foraging — the snails of ta-malta are the best quality you can find. Bebbux may not have France’s flair, but they’ve earned their place — quietly, cleverly, and deliciously — at the heart of Maltese culinary tradition.

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