The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Hoihe on 2024-11-14 19:41:43.

Original Title: TIL of the “Casu martzu” - a sardinian fermented sheep cheese that has live maggots in it. It’s considered unsafe to eat if the maggots have died, and is served alongside strong red wine. The larvae in the cheese can launch themselves distances up to 15 centimetres when disturbed.