Becoming Popular Food, Enthusiastic Thais Eating Crocodile Meat

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JAKARTA - Thailand is known for its various extreme culinary delights. There is also one surprising dish, such as crocodile meat.

Although various countries have their own food preferences, Thailand eating crocodile meat is like eating chicken. People enjoy this unusual food delicious with great enthusiasm.

The process of roasting crocodile meat while cooked and can be seen directly by people. The roasting process of crocodile meat is seen to attract tourists and curious local residents.

Reported by VOI from India's DNA page on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the high demand for crocodile meat in Thailand has made people there start to open crocodile farmers. A total of 1.2 million crocodiles are kept at several farms across the country.

The farm is officially registered and operates under government guidelines for crocodile maintenance and slaughter. The meat is popular among local residents, who consider it a delicious choice of food.

Crocodiles are kept not only for dishes. The skin is also used to make luxury items such as handbags. While other parts such as blood and bile are used in traditional medicine.

The price of crocodile meat in Thailand is around Rp. 105 thousand per kilogram, so it is quite affordable for those interested in trying it out.

Meanwhile, crocodile blood is sold for around Rp. 18 thousand per kilogram, which is often used in the production of various health products. Empedu is much more expensive, around Rp. 14 million per kilogram, because of its benefits as medicine.

Seeing the large amount of crocodile meat for consumption, the country "Gahjah Putih" is not a new trend in Thailand. More than 35 years, crocodile cultivation has played an important role in the local economy. This industry not only supports the livelihoods of those who work in crocodile cultivation, but also adds to the appeal of Thai tourism.

Many visitors come to this country to look for unique experiences and are interested in trying crocodile meat or visiting crocodile cultivation. This helps increase tourism, offering a mix of culinary adventures and educational tourism.

Overall, the cultivation and consumption of crocodiles in Thailand is more than just curiosity. Crocodile cultivation is an integral part of the country's economy and cultural landscape.

The wide availability and popularity of crocodile products makes it a characteristic of Thailand's tourism and culinary.