I first read about this cheese and the writer put a disclaimer on the article saying that your gonna wish you didn't read or hear about this cheese in the first place. But guess what,I just had to read about it.So here it goes.Casu Marzu is a Sardinian cheese that is full of live maggots and is consumed as such.Yeah I know your reaction.Literally meaning "rotten cheese", casu marzu is banned in its home country of Italy so it is usually sold under the counter or is homemade for personal consumption.Believe it or not there is a large demand for it.
Casu Marzu is Pecorino cheese that has had slits made into it and a type of cheese fly known as Piophila Casei is introduced into it and allowed to ferment creating a creamy,soft texture.Casu Marzu is traditionally eaten with bread and Cannonau, a bold Italian red wine.If maggots are not moving while the cheese is cut and eaten then it is toxic and must be discarded.If its any consolation,you can remove the maggots before eating this cheese.
