According to Juan Solórzano, a research zootechnician involved in the project, the breed has transformed guinea pig farming. "It is a precocious breed," Solórzano said, describing the dish as ...

“It is eaten at sporting events or religious festivals. Guinea pig is a festive dish,” Solórzano said. It is also used in ritual healing practices by being rubbed over the body of a sick perso ...

A guinea pig dish is ready to be served to a customer at a restaurant in Lima, Peru, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. Guinea pigs, locally known as 'cuy,' have been traditionally raised for meat ...