A foreign traveller’s food experience in Shillong has caught attention online after she decided to try something completely unfamiliar. What made the experience stand out was her honest reaction after tasting the unusual snack for the first time.The traveller, Deanna, came across the food during her visit to Meghalaya and decided to give it a try. She later shared the experience in a video, where her reaction to its unusual texture caught viewers’ attention.
Deanna tries an unusual snack in Shillong
In her video titled “Trying edible clay in Shillong,” Deanna explained that she had been told about the unusual food while visiting the city.“I’m here in Shillong in Meghalaya, and I’ve been told that a popular snack is Moshon, which is, I’ve been told, basically clay. So, I’m going to munch on clay.”She noticed small, rock-like pieces at a local shop and decided to taste one. Before she tried it, a local person told her, “This looks completely wrong, right? But you can have this one.”
Her reaction after the first bite
Deanna took a bite and quickly reacted to the texture.“Oh my god!” she exclaimed.She then described the sensation, saying, “It’s like I’ve literally got a chalkboard thing. It’s not for me.”She further said that the feeling remained in her mouth and reminded her of chalk.
What Deanna said about the experience
After sharing the video, Deanna also wrote about her first visit to Shillong.“My first time in Shillong. Safe to say I was down to try anything, including edible clay. Apparently this is a common pregnancy craving which was interesting to know.”
Viewers react to the unusual snack
The video also led to different reactions in the comments.One user wrote, “You reminded me of a kid in my kindergarten who used to eat clay.”Another commented, “Fresh, sugar-free snack straight from the core of the rocks. It is pretty famous among kids and ladies.”A third user said, “It is just some source of vitamins from nature. I have seen these amongst African tribes eaten as a way to prevent deficiency.”Not everyone was familiar with the snack. One local commenter wrote, “What is this? Never tried. I’m a local.”Another added, “The more you eat, the more you get addicted.”Disclaimer: This article includes references to a social media post and user-generated comments. The views expressed are those of the respective users and do not represent the views of The Times of India. The claims made in the social media comments have not been independently verified.Thumb image: Instagram
