[mc32]

The only thing that would concern me is whether it's spoiled --"rotten" and things are coalescing and not fully formed yet.

That said, US-based people I've know that are from the Philippines also think it's a bit odd and do not consume it and they treat it as a joke to shock "the American".

That said, It's not too much different from raw oysters, which I also will not eat.

[bashmelek]

Living in Florida my experience has been somewhat different. Sure, it’s mentioned jokingly for being unusual, but I’ve had it while visiting Vietnamese friends here and we all like it. Though my first time did give me an allergic reaction for some reason.