Detalhes Rápidos
A nossa quinta cria e comercializa caracóis e alevins “Helix Aspersa Máxima” num ciclo biológico completo adaptado. Toda a produção é realizada numa estufa agrícola, com sistemas de irrigação por nebulizadores, para garantir a temperatura e a humidade ideais para o crescimento e desenvolvimento da espécie. A estufa é composta por 12 parques cercados, semeados com rabanetes, repolhos e nabos e com uma média de 460 abrigos em madeira apropriada.
O Helix Aspersa é um caracol que respira ar, que tem um único pulmão. Eles têm um corpo macio e acastanhado, coberto com muco viscoso e conchas amarelas ou creme com listras em espiral marrons. A concha desta espécie tem uma altura de cerca de 0,9-1,3 polegadas, e uma largura de 0,9-1,5 polegadas e um lábio aparece na sua borda quando o caracol é mais velho. É um pequeno molusco, com uma concha que tem uma forma de esfera e uma superfície levemente rugosa, com cerca de 4 ou 5 espirais.
Os caracóis são uma ótima fonte da valiosa lectina, possuem propriedades anti-cancro e ajudam a impulsionar o sistema imunológico e a combater as células cancerígenas. O lodo de caracol é extremamente rico em alantoína, colagénio e elastina, benéfico para o tratamento de doenças de pele e ossos partidos. As secreções também têm um peptídeo de cobre, considerado a única fonte de uma substância fabricada para a criação de cremes úteis na minimização de cicatrizes e feridas.
Após a reserva, enviaremos todos os detalhes da mesma, bem como a localização da quinta e o contato do agricultor.
Se deseja propor outro dia ou hora para a experiência, envie-nos uma mensagem: [email protected] e faremos o possível para reagendar, ou podemos incluir mais uma experiência durante todo o dia.
Our producer
Our farm creates and markets snails as well as “Helix Aspersa Máxima” fingerlings in an adapted complete biological cycle. All the production is carried out in an agricultural greenhouse with irrigation systems by nebulizers, in order to guarantee the ideal temperature and humidity for the growth and development of the species. The greenhouse is composed of 12 fenced parks seeded with radishes, cabbages, and turnips and with an average of 460 shelters in appropriate wood.
The snails
The Helix Aspersa is an air-breathing snail, which has a single lung. They have a brownish soft body, covered with slimy mucus and yellow or cream-colored shells with brown spiral stripes. The shell of this species has a height of about 0.9-1.3 inches, and a width of 0.9-1.5 inches, and a lip appears at its edge when an individual is old. It is a small mollusk, with a shell that has a sphere shape and a slightly rough surface, with about 4 or 5 spirals.
Benefits
Snails are a great source of the valuable lectin, posses anti-cancer properties, and help in boosting the immune system and fighting against cancerous cells. Snail slime is extremely rich in allantoin, collagen, and elastin, which are beneficial for the treatment of skin diseases and broken bones. The secretions also have a copper peptide, which is regarded as the only source of a substance manufactured for creating creams that are useful in minimizing scars and wounds.
Lisa G . January 2022
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My two young children and I had a wonderful time getting to know the snails on this lovely farm experience. Clara and Estevão expertly and patiently guided us through the tour explaining the stages of snail growth and reproduction, we learned so much. Clara had prepared a delicious traditional spread of snail dishes served with Portuguese wine. I also greatly enjoyed the conversation. We highly recommend visiting this farm.
Daisy D . December 2021
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We booked the snail farm excursion and loved it! We booked through the website because we wanted to drive ourselves there. Upon booking we immediately got a confirmation with all the details for the day. Waze found the place with no issues and we started our tour. Clara was the farmer and she was so kind and answered all the questions we had. Estevao walked us through all the processes and explained his mission. We enjoyed the lovely farm, beautiful views and learning about snails! We finished our time with some delicious Portuguese snail stew. It was a great outing and I look forward to using this company in the future!!
Fritz R . December 2021
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We went to the snail farm and had fun and learned a lot. We also had some good food and wine. Stephen made us comfortable and explained everything very well.
Nicolas A . November 2021
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What a fabulous outing with Estevão, visiting Clara’s snail farm in Torres Novas, what lovely informative people who delivered a fun filled morning and a delicious traditional snail, bean, carrot and onion pot with local sherry and wine. well worth it and highly recommended. thank you Estevão and Clara for a wonderful morning.
Amanda B . October 2021
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We took a drive away from porto before going to the airport. A nice activity if you are tired of seeing churches and monuments. We learned so much from the organic farm and snails a like. Hosts were very friendly and accomodating, and the snail fava bean stew was delicious!
