A balut is a fertilized bird egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled alive and eaten in the shell. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors in the regions where they are available.

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Balut":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut_%28egg%29
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