The Grossest Foods In The World

This traditional Chinese and Korean wine is considered to be a “health tonic.”

Casu marzu is a type of cheese that has to be left in the sun until it becomes rotten and full of maggots. The process of producing this cheese is considered a process of finely metered fermentation. Sometimes, when disturbed, the maggot larvae can "jump" for distances up to 5-6 inches—some prefer to scrape the larvae out before consuming for this reason.

Some people around the world --- including in parts of the United States and China --- eat human placenta as a supposed way to counteract the effects of postpartum depression and other pregnancy complications. Celebs like January Jones have extolled the practice's benefits, and some women even hire celebrity placenta processors to prepare placenta-based recipes for them.

In addition to taking your placenta in pill form, you can consume it as part of smoothies, lasagna, truffles, and chili. 

In Vietnam, there's every possibility that you might be presented with the culinary option of eating raw duck and geese blood. It's usually served literally right as the bird is slaughtered, which ensures that the dish is fresh.

This is called Balut. It is a fertilized duck egg with an almost developed embryo in it. So how would someone eat this thing? Well, it's as simple as boiling an egg. In fact, that's exactly what you do: boil, peel, dip it in your choice of salt or vinegar, and then eat it.

These are found in East and Southeast Asian cuisine, and are actually good for your eyesight. They are served in soups and with herbs.