7 Animals Consumed Alive By Human Beings

Feb 17, 2024, 15:36 IST

Prisha

1. Frogs

Humans eat frogs alive in some parts of Asia, especially in dishes like ‘san zhi er’ in China and ‘live frog sashimi’ in Japan.

2. Octopus

In some Asian nations, live octopus is seen as a delicacy and is consumed in raw form, while the animal is still moving.

3. Monkey Brains

In a few regions of Asia, people enjoy monkey brains as a delicacy and it is sometimes consumed while the monkey is alive and not dead.

4. Fish

In the traditional Japanese dish ‘ikizukuri’, a fish is sliced and served while it is still alive and twitching.

5. Squid

In various cultures, people love to consume live squid. Live squid is served as ‘sannakji’ in Korea.

6. Shrimp

Live shrimp like ‘drunken shrimp is consumed in dishes by some people where the shrimp is soaked in liquor and then eaten while it is still alive.

7. Insects and Larvae

In some parts of the world, insects and larvae like grasshoppers, bees and ants are either eaten alive or deep-fried.

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