Due to the high cost and scarcity of pork, Thai residents are consuming crocodile meat

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - It is reported that Thai residents consume crocodile meat. This is due to the high cost and scarcity of pork, which is the staple food of the country's citizens. Around 20,000 crocodiles are slaughtered every month in Thailand for their meat. However, this figure has doubled in recent months. "Many food vendors and restaurants come to me asking for crocodile meat to buy," said farmer Wichai Roongtaweechai, quoted by Nikkei Asia. An average crocodile produces about 12 kilograms of meat. Of all of them, the top of the tail is considered the tastiest and most in demand. "Farmers who have tried it say crocodile meat tastes like chicken," Pork Business reports. When compared to pork, the price of crocodile meat is indeed cheaper. Crocodile meat is sold at around US$ 3 (Rp 43 thousand) per kilogram and the lowest wholesale price is US$ 2 (Rp 28 thousand) per kilogram while pork is at US$ 7.5 per kilogram. This makes sales of crocodile meat soar 100 kilograms ...