Are there any forbidden foods in Catholicism

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I would say the only things would be were obviously other humans, meat that was sacrificed to a pagan God, and I would go as far as to say food you have stolen from someone. The latter is not specifically spelled out, but I think it would be in the spirit of what we are not supposed to eat
 
Is there any “taboo” food anyone in this thread wants to try?
 
Horse meat, dog, guinea pig, monkey brains, and maybe some of that feline meat!
 
Not that it’s taboo but gazelle seems pretty good. Watching that lion on Planet Earth eat one makes me hungry lol.
 
😅 I think we’ve all thought about trying it while watching Planet Earth.
 
This is from Acts 15 (NABRE - USCCB) from the decision of the Council of Jerusalem:


Letter of the Apostles.

22 Then the apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers.

23 This is the letter delivered by them: “The apostles and the presbyters, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings.

24 Since we have heard that some of our number [who went out] without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind,

25 we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

27 So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth:

28 k ‘ It is the decision of the holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities ,

29 namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols , from blood , from meats of strangled animals , and from unlawful marriage . If you keep free of these , you will be doing what is right . Farewell.’”l

From Catholic Answers - Can Christians Honor Jewish Customs? by Mark P. Shea - 9/1/2013:

https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/can-catholics-honor-jewish-customs

I wanted to add that I was listening to Father Simon Says on Relevant Radio one day, & Father said something interesting. Some believe that Jesus’ New Covenant means that we’re going back in some way to the Law. Father said he believed it was bringing us back to the Garden, & he’d pointed out how the Bible begins with a story in the Garden, & in the end, it ends in the Garden…

Just some thoughts…
 
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Fr. Simon (I believe) of Fr. Simon Says said that his interpretation (which in retrospect seems based on two passages) was that it was to avoid scandal, so it it weren’t obviously a sacrifice (or part of a Sacrificial meal (ie at least some sacrifices involved the consumption of the offering kind of like the Passover lamb)) and so, things like some form of candy involved in Hindu wedding ceremonies would likely be okay (basically would eating it be taking part in the “worship” or else cause scandal).
 
Technically the requirement (at least in the US) is no meat on Ash Wednesday, Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday, not all year.
 
It’s not actually pig or pork. was trying to be funny, but not that many people know what that means. “Long Pig” is an antiquated term mostly used from the 1880’s to the 1920’s by Those Pacific islanders who still practiced cannibalism at that time. “Long Pig” was the cannibal’s euphemism for humans, as they say that human flesh tastes like pork. But I’'m sure the Church forbids us from eating on another.
 
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I knew what you meant. I did an interesting experiment one day I was at work around approximately ten guys. One being my boss and best friend. We always asked crazy “would you do this if…” questions to pass time. I said would you eat someone if you were starving. A few guys said yes and the rest were silent. My boss says “I wouldn’t even have to be starving. If it was already cooked and on a plate I’m going to try it.” Immediately everyone else who was at first silent agreed that given the opportunity and the person was already dead they would too. When I originally asked the question I thought maybe 1-2/10 would say yes but all ten said yes and that they wouldn’t even have to be starving.
 
When people are starving they often will do anything to keep themselves alive even if that means stealing or fighting for food or eating anything, even a dead animal. I doubt they would be committing any sin in that case. They would just be following their survival instincts. I can’t imagine what it must be like for people to go through that
 
Outside rules of fast during Lent, not that I can think of, but if you are ever coaxed to pick and eat something by a talking serpent I would advise against it.
 
That sentiment is incorrect. Tough circumstances do not change moral imperatives.
 
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