Snails | Hannibal Company

Who are we ?

Young company, in the field of breeding Helix snails:

Helix Aspersa (small gray).
Helix Aspersa maxima (large gray).
Helix Aperta.
and all the by-products (caviar, slime, shell, ...).

Our products are fed in a vegetable field extended on one hectare based on leaves that we have planted namely chard, nettles, radish and turnip.

Productions

Helix Aspersa maxima Large Gray

Helix Aspersa Small Gray

Helix Aperta

Snail Slime

Snail Caviar

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Helix Aspersa maxima

Commonly called the Gros-Gris, native to North Africa especially, is one of the subspecies of the species Helix Aspersa. It is a land snail. It measures 40 to 45 mm for an adult weight of 17 to 35 g and is often used in heliciculture. 40 à 45 mm pour un poids adulte de 17 à 35 g et il est souvent utilisé en héliciculture.

Helix Aspersa Aspersa

Commonly known as the Little Grey, is one of the subspecies of the species Helix Aspersa, a land snail. It measures between 28 and 35 mm for an adult weight of 15 to 20 grams.

Helix Aperta

Land snail with an average height of 15 mm for a diameter of 24 mm, with an approximate weight of 8 g. The young have a yellow-green shell and the body beige-yellow, which will darken with adulthood, the shell is uniformly brown and the body is almost black. Aperta consists of 3 main parts: the head, the foot, and the viscera under the shell

Snail Slime

Snail slime is a mucus secreted by snails. This substance is produced by glands located on the body of the snail and serves to protect the skin of the animal against dehydration and external aggressions. Snail slime is also rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds that have beneficial properties for human skin, including moisturizing, healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is therefore often used in cosmetic products to help improve the appearance and texture of the skin.

Snail slime is harvested following the delicate manual tickling of the snail.

Snail Caviar

Snail caviar is a culinary preparation that consists of snail caviar, also known as snail pearls. These caviars are small, round and white, and are often compared to sturgeon caviar because of their crunchy texture and delicate taste.

The process of producing snail caviar usually involves stimulating snails to lay caviar and harvesting them. The caviar is then washed, sorted and preserved in a brine. Snail caviar can be eaten on its own or used as an ingredient in haute cuisine dishes to add texture and flavor.

Snail caviar is often considered a rare delicacy.