Chicken eggs are pretty much the standard for the
majority of us all around the world. Duck eggs are a bit harder to buy because
they do take a little more work to find for sale on a regular basis since ducks lay
eggs seasonally. Ducks have a laying season that can range from
around 35-40 weeks per year, which contributes to duck eggs being considerably
less popular and more expensive per dozen than their hen-made counterparts.
There
are other benefits that make them worth considering.
As a general rule of thumb, duck
eggs are almost twice as big as chicken eggs. They have
nutritional content that is proportionally greater as well. Their yolks
are also far bigger than chicken eggs, and they contain more albumen, or the
gooey substance that produces egg whites. The egg whites from ducks produce
meringues with tremendous volume. The additional albumen also helps to prevent damage to
the yolks, which makes them less-likely to break when cracking or cooking the
egg.
Due to the large size of the yolk, a couple
of duck eggs provides us with
a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids, proteins and good cholesterol. They also have a high fat content, which translates into more carbohydrates that can provide an energy boost. These carbs are also the good kind that burn more slowly than sugar, starches or grains.
a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids, proteins and good cholesterol. They also have a high fat content, which translates into more carbohydrates that can provide an energy boost. These carbs are also the good kind that burn more slowly than sugar, starches or grains.
Best of all, duck eggs are a little bit
richer and flavorful, with deep-colored yolks and more translucent whites. In
terms of handling, storage and preparation, you can follow the same steps that
you would with chicken eggs.
People who have allergic reactions to chicken eggs can often eat duck
eggs with no problem. Although they may cost a bit more than "regular" eggs, you may find the price is well worth difference. Give duck eggs a try for yourself.