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Imagine if someone tells you that somewhere people eat soil with roti or bread, you might find it a joke. Generally, we are taught since childhood that eating soil can be harmful for health. But there is a place in the world where the soil is not only beautiful but is also used in food.

There is an interesting reason behind this unique tradition and this is the reason why this place is counted among the most different and mysterious tourist spots in the world.

Where is this place?

This unique place is Hormuz Island, which is in the Persian Gulf. This island is also often called “Rainbow Island” because the land here appears in many different colors. But its most surprising feature is the red soil here, which the local people also use for food.

soil is added to food

The red soil of Hormuz Island is called Gelak in the local language. This clay is not only used in making colors or cosmetics but is also used in food. In some areas of southern Iran, this clay is ground and a little bit is mixed in the food, which gives a special color and taste to the food.

Soil is eaten with roti and bread

A special dish is also available in the markets and homes here which is called Tomashi. It is a thin bread-like dish made of eggs and cheese. A little red soil is sprinkled on it, due to which both its color and taste become different. This tradition of eating soil is called geophagy, which has been going on in some parts of the world since ancient times.

Can soil be eaten?

Actually, the special thing about this soil is that it contains a lot of mineral elements. According to many reports, about 70 types of minerals including iron are found in the soil here, which makes it different from the soil of other places.