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Casu Marzu is a type of mouldy cheese, said to be poisonous if consumed. It is believed that the cheese originally came from Italy.

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rdfs:comment	Casu Marzu is a type of mouldy cheese, said to be poisonous if consumed. It is believed that the cheese originally came from Italy. Casu marzu (also called casu modde, casu cundhídu in Sardinian language, or in Italian formaggio marcio, "rotten cheese", and popularly known as "maggot cheese" in the U.S.) is a traditional Sardinian sheep milk cheese, notable for containing live insect larvae. It is found mainly in Sardinia, Italy.
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abstract	Casu marzu (also called casu modde, casu cundhídu in Sardinian language, or in Italian formaggio marcio, "rotten cheese", and popularly known as "maggot cheese" in the U.S.) is a traditional Sardinian sheep milk cheese, notable for containing live insect larvae. It is found mainly in Sardinia, Italy. Derived from Pecorino, casu marzu goes beyond typical fermentation to a stage most would consider decomposition, brought about by the digestive action of the larvae of the cheese fly Piophila casei. These larvae are deliberately introduced to the cheese, promoting an advanced level of fermentation and breaking down of the cheese's fats. The texture of the cheese becomes very soft, with some liquid (called lagrima, from Latin for "tear") seeping out. The larvae themselves appear as translucent white worms, about 8 mm (0.3 in) long. When disturbed, the larvae can launch themselves for distances up to 15 cm (6 in). Some people clear the larvae from the cheese before consuming while others do not. Casu Marzu is a type of mouldy cheese, said to be poisonous if consumed. It is believed that the cheese originally came from Italy.

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