The snail phylum is molluscs. The scientific name of a common garden snail is helix aspersa. The scientific name for a snail in general is helix aspersa. The scientific name may differ depending on the exact species of snail.
Proteins. Meats like game (bush meat), poultry, pork, beef and fish are all common in African cooking. In rural areas where meat is harder to come by, it is eaten only rarely or on special occasions. Meat from poultry and game can be quite tough, so it is most often prepared in slow-cooked stews and soups.ative African crops like yams, sorghum and millet are widely used in African cookery, as well as cultivated imports like wheat, rice, corn and cassava. Starches for breads and a common African food called fufu or ugali are derived from these crops.
Often eaten on its own, or spiced with Chilli or curry powder. Kapenta is commonly found in the big African lakes such as Lake Tanganyika, Lake Kariba, Lake Malawi. It is one of the most common national dishes in Zambia and also very popular in many other countries in Africa.lthough porridge, in whatever form, are the staple food of Africa, there are still hundreds of other foodstuff that are eaten on just as regular bases. Some of the African traditional foods may seem strange, primitive or un-eatable to the average Westerner.