Periwinckle (Isam)

PERIWINKLES
The common periwinkle or winkle is a species of small edible whelk or sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc that has gills and an operculum, and is classified within the family Littorinidae, the periwinkles. This is a robust intertidal species with a dark and sometimes banded shell.

Periwinkles are considered a delicacy in African and Asian cuisines. The meat is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and low in fat.
It is mostly one of the key ingredients in Africa soups like egusi soup, okra soup, ukazi soups, water leaf soup and likes of it.