Avril,
Pleuroploca gigantea was certainly eaten by Florida aboriginals as evidenced
by the numerous shells in their kitchen midens. Although I have no direct
information, I have been told that it has a bitter taste, hence its
sometimes name 'Pepper Conch'.
Bill Clendenin
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