Etag with maggots The traditional Igorot recipe for "etag," a dried and smoked meat, does not actively encourage or include maggots. While maggots can sometimes appear due to improper storage, they are not a deliberate part of the recipe or considered a desired ingredient. The focus is on preserving meat through smoking and drying, and while accidental maggot infestations can occur, they are not a traditional or necessary part of etag-making. While maggots themselves are not inherently toxic, in