The larvae of the cheese fly (Piophila casei) are deliberately introduced to pecorino cheese, where their digestive action produces an advanced level of fermentation, including a breakdown of the cheese's …

Mar 29, 2024 · Uncover the intriguing world of Casu Marzu, a traditional Sardinian cheese infested with live insect larvae. Delve into the controversy, flavor profile, and cultural significance of this unique …

Mar 12, 2024 · The diverse and exciting cheeses of the world wouldn’t exist without humans learning how to take advantage of microorganisms. The most outlandish link between insects and dairy is …

Oct 23, 2024 · Explore the unique Casu Marzu, Sardinia's infamous maggot cheese, and learn about its production, cultural significance, and safety concerns.

Mar 11, 2025 · The world’s most dangerous cheese is a type of pecorino cheese that is made from sheep’s milk. It becomes casu marzu through the addition of piophila casei, or cheese skipper flies, …

Casu marzu, traditional Sardinian cheese made of sheep’s milk and containing live maggots, which are responsible for the cheese’s fermentation. Because of health concerns associated with the cheese, …

May 26, 2024 · The maggots that hatch eat and excrete the cheese for two to three months, leaving behind a very soft, creamy, spreadable cheese that has been a delicacy in Sardinia for hundreds of …

The use of live insect larvae in the cheese-making process has been criticized for its inhumane treatment of dairy animals and the potential harm caused to the insects themselves.

Sep 11, 2020 · Italy’s Casu Marzu takes pairing cheese and insects a big step further. Known as ‘maggot cheese’ and originating from Sardinia, this variety includes thousands of live maggots. It’s …

Jul 21, 2025 · What if the secret ingredient to a prized, gourmet cheese was thousands of live, jumping insect larvae? Uncover the bizarre and stomach-churning tradition behind this controversial delicacy.