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.
Vegetables. As with the region's fruit production, tropical, sun-loving vegetables grow easily in West Africa. Bell peppers, tomatoes, okra, herbs, onions and tough greens--such as Swiss chard, mustard and cabbage--are main components of cooked stews, rice dishes and sides.pices and Oils. Peanuts and other ground nuts are in a large number of dishes, so eat carefully if you have an allergy. From them, peanut oil is extracted and used in a great number of dishes. In fact, behind carbohydrates, the next-most abundant nutrient in the majority of everyday West African meals is probably fat.