by Good day! Duck eggs are delicious, similar in taste to chicken eggs. The shell is strong and not, but to the touch resembles porcelain. The yolks are larger and brighter, the whites are more viscous and elastic during cooking. What other secrets of duck eggs and advantages in cooking are there?
A duck egg (left) compared to a chicken egg (right).
Duck eggs are 50% larger than standard chicken eggs and can have different shell colors depending on the breed. The thick shell extends their shelf life. Duck eggs are a favorite for those who prefer higher levels of fat, healthy cholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids.
They are similar in nutrition to chicken eggs and contain vitamin B12, which is essential for red blood cell formation, healthy nerve function, and some protection against heart disease and cancer. Vitamin A, found in duck eggs, protects vision and maintains healthy blood and skin.
Of course, duck eggs are a great source of protein. They also contain biotin, selenium and zinc, which are important for healthy hair, skin and nails, and are rich in the powerful antioxidant riboflavin.
Secrets of duck eggs and advantages in cooking
Chefs and bakers choose duck eggs because the egg whites produce fluffier sponge cakes and higher meringue peaks, and the creamy yolks make delicious custards.
Some of the main nutritional differences between duck and chicken eggs are:
Fat content: Duck 10 grams – Chicken 5 grams.
Cholesterol: duck 618 mg – chicken 186 mg.
Protein: A duck egg contains 9 grams – a chicken egg 6 grams.
Omega-3 fatty acids: duck 71 mg, chicken 37 mg
The composition depends on the size of the egg!
Many people wondered if they tasted like chicken eggs. They did, but not much.
Most egg allergies are related to specific proteins that vary among bird species. The protein ovotransferrin, an egg white glycoprotein, makes up 12% of chicken egg whites, while it makes up only 2% of duck egg whites.
The secrets of duck eggs can be supplemented with an important component: duck eggs do not cause protein allergies. Amazing!
People with thyroid problems and hypothyroidism also include duck eggs in their diet. There is an opinion that duck eggs restore hair growth in case of baldness.
Peking duck eggs (larger) and chicken eggs (smaller)
To summarize
- Duck eggs are great for cooking and confectionery.
- A dietary product for a weakened body and for those with protein allergies.
Here’s another read about duck eggs from modern duck breeds.
Good luck to everyone and the best of health!
