What is the most eccentric cheese in the world?

 Casu marzu: "Rotten cheese"

The world's most dangerous cheese, casu marzu is an Italian delicacy defined by its illegal status and the worms that infest it. However, it is also considered an authentic and delicious delicacy, it is a very specific type of cheese.

Once you have acquired the casu marzu, there are some tips on the correct way to eat it:

1- It is important to notice if the worms are alive or not. Dead maggots are usually an indication that the cheese has gone bad. Therefore, the casumarzu should be consumed while the worms are still alive.

2- When eating cheese, you must close your eyes. It is not to avoid looking at the worms while you eat them, but to protect your eyes from them. When disturbed, the worms jump, sometimes jumping up to 15cm!!!

3- Next tip, it is imperative that you chew and kill the worms properly before swallowing. Otherwise, they can live in your body and open holes in your intestine. A little detail...

4- The next step is less of a safety precaution and more of a way to simply enhance your dining experience. It is advisable to enjoy the casu marzu with moistened bread. It also pairs well with a glass of strong red wine. Maybe because it gives you a little courage to taste the cheese.