Popularly known as “Congo meat” among the people of the southern region of Nigeria, snails have quite an amazing nutritional value. These very slow creatures have about 12 – 16% of protein, 45-50mg/kg of iron and is really low in fat – for those of you who seek easy ways of maintaining their shape. They also contain most of the amino acids required by the human body. These beautiful creatures serve as an excellent replacement for the all adored chicken and beef.

THE BUSINESS IN HELLCULTURE (SNAIL FARMING)

For its very amazing feeding structure (they can stay without food and water for quite a long time), and less stressful care requirements, little space, and small capital requirements, snail farming, I can say is one of the best agribusiness ventures you can attempt this year. Beginning with a start-up quantity of 100 snails, of which when mature enough to lay (takes about 12 months) are capable of laying between 50-300 eggs at a time, can yield - See more at: http://agricignite.com/nutrient-value-of-snail/#sthash.6CplVLh4.dpuf

it builds salivary gland