1kg Snails – A True Taste of Maltese Tradition
Experience one of Malta’s most iconic culinary traditions with our premium-quality bebbux (land snails), freshly sourced and carefully selected. A staple of Maltese village life and feasts, snails are especially enjoyed in autumn and during religious observances like Lent and Good Friday, when meatless dishes take centre stage.
Historically known as a “poor man’s protein,” snails were a foraged food, slow-cooked in herby broths or rich tomato-based sauces. While French escargot made its way into fine dining, Maltese bebbux stayed true to their roots — simple, rustic, and full of flavour.
Served hot in bars across Malta and Gozo, snails are typically paired with crusty Maltese bread and a toothpick for that perfect bite, drenched in garlicky, wine-infused sauce. If you’d rather prepare them at home, skip the long prep and foraging — the snails from ta-malta.com are clean, high-grade, and ready to cook.
They may be humble, but bebbux continue to hold a special place on Maltese tables — quietly beloved, proudly traditional, and undeniably delicious.
