Snail meat is rich in nutrition and has the reputation of soft gold. Together with foie gras and oysters, it is called the three treasures of French cuisine. French snails are bigger and thicker than ordinary snails, especially snails from Burgundy, which are usually roasted and eaten. Snail, shark's fin, scallop and abalone have become the four famous dishes in the world, which are high-quality foods with high protein, low fat and low cholesterol. Scientists believe that eating more snails has nutritional and cosmetic effects on skin and hair. The contained enzymes can eliminate stagnation, while glutamic acid and aspartic acid can enhance the vitality of human brain cells. The content of protein is higher than that of beef, mutton and pork, but the fat is much lower.

French snail is an edible snail, which is usually regarded as the first dish at a French banquet. This is a very delicious and nutritious food. Although there are many kinds of edible snails in the world, white jade snails are widely used in China, and they are all farmed, which can not be regarded as authentic French snails in theory.

However, the French courts at that time still held a rejection and attitude towards snails. In the18th century, eating snails became a fashion in France, and it became a popular way to eat snails by keeping their shells, filling them with different seasonings and baking them. According to different eating habits in different parts of France, different practices such as Burgundy snail, Provence snail, Bordeaux snail and Dijon snail began to appear, and snails were really linked to French cuisine. Float up from the bottom of the pot. At this time, a beggar was attracted by the smell of wine and came to the manor. The boss didn't feel wronged. He teased him that it was delicious and encouraged him to eat. Beggars don't care if they are hungry. He caught one and sent it to his mouth. The beggar didn't fall down because of food poisoning.

According to Wikipedia, snail meat is non-toxic, containing 15- 18% protein, which is higher than chicken, eggs, beef, pork and even turtle, the king of meat. Snail meat contains all 20 kinds of amino acids, various enzymes needed by human body and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and copper. It is commendable that snails are rich in selenium (an anti-aging element), which is 4.5 times higher than seaweed. Snail meat contains only 2.4% fat and no cholesterol, so it is a typical "green food".