A very rare delicacy, rarely found and considered a delicacy in a number of cultures. Turtle soup in particular is much enjoyed. Fat from turtles is also used as a main ingredient in some cosmetics.
The world's total catch of turtles is 1,331 stone, with 1 source reporting. The total value of turtles equals 15,089 g.p. annually (5.67 g.p. per stone).
As treasure, 2½ lbs. of plundered turtles = 1 x.p.
The only commercial source for turtles is along the south coast of Sicily; by order of the King of Spain, distribution of these annual yield is controlled by the inland Sicilian market of Caltanissetta.
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