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To most people they are lovable pets, but guinea pigs could soon be on the menu at British restaurants after the development of a “superpig” designed to offer diners a nutritious low-fat meal.
The new “Raza Peru” variety has been bred by scientists in Lima, who say that it contains more protein and less cholesterol than beef, pork, lamb or chicken.
The animal has already been sent for consumption in America, Spain and Japan, and exporters say they are ready to market it in Britain if there is sufficient demand.