8 Most Horrifying Foods Around the World (2 of 5)

2. Blood Soup

People have been using blood in cooking for a long time, similar to the British Isles’ notorious black pudding.Still, many people find blood soups from around the world a bit unappealing. These types of soups are pretty popular in Europe and Asia. In some Asian countries, the blood is cooked separately and cut into pieces, which makes it look a bit more “normal,” if you can call it that. Then, some soups incorporate the blood into the cooking process, resulting in a darkened and thickened texture.

3. Casu Martzu

In Sardinia, there is a local culinary masterpiece called Casu marzu, which is a very peculiar sheep’s cheese. The most prevalent feature of this dish is the presence of cheese fly larvae, which wriggle inside even when served on the table. Oh, what fun it is to watch these little guys worm their way out of your plate. What’s even worse is that when you ingest this delicacy, the larvae keep having a party in your tummy for a long time and may cause ulcers. Of course, they cannot munch their way out of your gut, but they can certainly try, causing nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, and bloody diarrhea.