Premium African Snails

Bringing the taste of Africa to homes across the U.S.

We took the water out, all you have to do is put it back. Fresh texture, taste and size after one hour simmering on stove!

Shelf-stable with no refrigeration. Authentic snail flavor and texture, locked in through freeze-drying. Ready whenever cravings strike.

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Big Flavor. Real Heritage.

We started The Golden Shell Company because finding high-quality African snails in the U.S. shouldn’t be difficult. As Africans ourselves, we wanted to make one of our favorite delicacies readily available and easier to enjoy without the hassle and the mess while still preserving quality, and traditional home flavor. Finally you can enjoy authentic African snail without having to search every African grocery store.

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  • ★★★★★

    "Beautiful packaging and easy to prepare. The flavor brought me right back home."

    — Ama K.

  • ★★★★★

    "The texture rehydrates perfectly and the taste is amazing! This is now my go-to for peppered snails."
    - Toyin A.

  • ★★★★★

    "Finally, high quality snails that are convenient and still delicious. Will be ordering again!"

    - Nana Y.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many snails are in each pouch?

Each Signature pouch contains 12 medium-large premium freeze-dried snails while each Family pouch contains more than 60 smaller premium freeze-dried snails.

What size are the snails?

Our Signature snails are medium to large in size and our Family Pack snails are smaller in size. All our snails are carefully selected for quality, and consistency. After rehydration and cooking, they deliver the full flavor, fresh taste and texture, and satisfying bite expected in traditional snail dishes.

How do I prepare the snails?

To rehydrate your snails, simply boil in a large pot of water or broth on medium heat for about 60 minutes, then cook in your preferred dish such as stew, soup, or peppered snails as you normally would.

The longer in liquid, the more plump and tender they get.

How should I store them?

Store sealed in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal tightly to maintain freshness. Do NOT refrigerate the freeze-dried snails. Simply reseal tightly and store away from humidity.

Once rehydrated, treat like cooked meat and refrigerate promptly.

Where do you ship from?

All orders ship from the USA with fast and reliable delivery.

Why are these freeze-dried, not frozen or sun dried?

Freeze-drying simply takes the water out of the snails, but allows you to put it back to it's original state!

Freeze-drying, as opposed to traditional drying or frozen snails, preserves nutrients, flavor and texture while making storage easier and reducing spoilage.

Allowing you to enjoy snails anytime without paying for cold chain shipping of frozen snails with the risk of spoilage or dried snails which tend to stay tough even after soaking, and do not return to original tender texture and taste.

  • 🇬🇭 African Owned

    Built by Africans. Inspired by home

  • ❄️ No Refrigeration Needed

    Freeze-dried for peak freshness and nutrients

  • 🥘 Ready for Soups & Stews

    Perfect for light soup, peppered snail, egusi, okro stew, and more

  • 📦 Ships Nationwide

    Fast and easy shipping across the US