The domestic guinea fowl is a distant relative of chickens and turkeys, its homeland is in West, Central and South Africa. In the XVI century, this bird was introduced to European countries and since then has firmly established itself in poultry houses around the world. Poultry farmers highly value it for diet meat and valuable vitamin qualities of eggs. We will talk about the latest product in the article.

The effect of caesar eggs on the body

Caesar eggs are dietary products - their chemical composition and nutrient content, as well as the complete absence of allergic reactions are very important for any organism. Many people add this product to their regular diet as a substitute for chicken.

Did you know? UN Commission guinea fowl eggs were included in the list of foods that have a beneficial effect on human health.

Benefit

Consider the effect that guinea fowl eggs have on the human body, how it is useful to eat them, and whether everyone can eat them.

• Useful product features:
• Due to the high content of amino acids and carotenoids in women, an improvement in the condition of the skin, hair, and nails is observed.
• The human body quickly restores strength and gets rid of fatigue due to the content of a large amount of protein.
• Prevents diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• The growing body of the child is filled with a complex of necessary vitamins and minerals.
• Immunity improves.
• In children, there is a strengthening of the skeleton due to the vitamin D contained in the shell.
• For men, it is used as a means of increasing potency and libido.
• Absolutely hypoallergenic, which makes it possible to safely enter this product into the diet of children.
• A thick shell prevents salmonellosis from entering the protein and yolk (this is different from other types of eggs).
• Lack of cholesterol and low-calorie product.

• Harm
• When using shells for food, it is necessary to boil them in boiling water for at least 7 minutes to avoid the entry of Salmonella bacteria into the body.
• When used after the expiration date, although it is quite large (about 6 months).

Contraindications

1. Caesar eggs should not be eaten by people with liver and kidney disease, since the content of certain trace elements in this product can lead to an exacerbation of the course of the disease.
2. Do not give to children who have recently been vaccinated. - due to a temporary weakening of immunity.
3. Individual intolerance to this product - It is very rare, but if there is a suspicion of a possible allergy, it is better to consult a doctor.

Calorie eggs

Relate to low-calorie dietary products (total 43 calories in 100 g of product). It is this feature that is considered a valuable property - low fat, but rich nutritional value with a lot of protein.

Consider the basic nutritional value of 100 g of product:

1. Water - 70 g - plays a large role in the metabolism, removes waste from the body, regulates cholesterol.
2. Protein - 12 g - is a building material for the whole organism, has antibacterial properties.
3. Ash - 1.2 g - purifies the entire body from blockages and toxins.
4. Carbohydrates - 0.75 g - are a source of energy for the whole body, are responsible for stimulating intellectual activity.
5. Fats - 0.52 g - the main assistants in the assimilation of vitamins and minerals entering the body, energy sources.
6. Vitamins.
7. Trace elements.
8. Amino acids.

Guinea fowl egg weights and sizes

Guinea fowl eggs are slightly different from others in their weight and size, have a pear shape, that is, they look like a regular chicken egg, but a little shorter and wider than chicken.

Consider how much a guinea fowl egg usually weighs. The mass of one piece, as a rule, reaches 40–42 g. The shell has a number of distinctive features: it has high strength and has a wide range of colors - from light yellow to dark brown.In some cases, the shell may be two-tone, and the surface most often has a roughness. Compared to chicken, the consistency of caesar eggs is less watery.

Today, these birds are not often found in poultry houses, so the price per piece will be very different from the usual prices for chicken eggs.

Did you know? If you want to catch a guinea fowl, do not grab it by the tail or fly feathers - it will drop them and run away from you.

Rules for the selection and storage of eggs

Since guinea fowl eggs for inexperienced eyes are similar to chicken, before buying you need to find out for yourself by what criteria to choose this product correctly:

• you should remember the color of the shell - the spectrum can be wide, from yellow to brown, but, unlike ordinary eggs, it is not white;
• the shell has a really high strength, so breaking it will not be easy;
• the shell is often rough.

The described product is also very appreciated precisely for its long shelf life - it can remain fresh for up to 6 months provided that the temperature is not higher than + 10 ° C. This property is due to the presence of a thick shell and a small number of pores on its surface - while moisture loss is minimal and reliable protection against bacteria is provided.

The use of guinea fowl eggs

This product has so many valuable properties that it can be used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and even in the treatment of certain diseases. Moreover, the healing properties are not only in the yolk and protein, but also in the shell - the correct use of this product can be waste-free.

Important! The degree of freshness of any eggs is easy enough to check: put them in water. Fresh will sink to the bottom of the dishes and remain there, the rest will float to the surface of the water.

In cooking

Guinea fowl eggs are used in cooking in the same way as regular chicken eggs: they can be boiled, fried, baked, used in baking and salads, cooked in various sauces, etc.

How to cook and how much

Due to the fact that the shell of these eggs is much stronger, the time spent on cooking will be twice as much. In order to get ready soft-boiled, cook on fire should be at least 5 minutes; for readiness, hard-boiled - at least 10.

Important! Soft-boiled readiness is more desirable for consumption, since in this form the product retains more useful substances.

Useful cooking tips

This product is widely used in cooking, but cooks recommend familiarizing yourself with some of the intricacies of cooking:

• due to the long cooking time, the yolk of a hard-boiled egg will be quite hard and hard, therefore it is recommended that the degree be soft-boiled or omelettes;
• the yolk has a very rich yellow color, and therefore baking acquires a beautiful golden hue;
• eggs are very useful in their raw form - for example, it is believed that they help well with a hangover.

In cosmetology

Having a number of useful substances, the product in question is often used in cosmetology. Many masks for face, body and hair can help restore and maintain youthful skin and make hair more thick and silky.

For facial skin: prepare a mixture of egg yolk and oatmeal, apply to the skin and leave for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The mask is suitable for oily skin type, improves its color and relieves inflammation.

For hair: Apply a mixture of two yolks, pre-mixed with a small amount of water, over the entire length of the hair, wrap the hair with cellophane and leave for 30 minutes. After that you can rinse with cool running water.

Body Scrub: The shell is ground into powder and mixed with a shower gel. After scrubbing, any moisturizer must be applied.

For the treatment of diseases

Guinea fowl eggs not only carry a record amount of vitamins and minerals, but also have all the properties of a dietary product.

Consider below, in the treatment of which diseases they are often and quite successfully used:

• violation of the normal functioning of the nervous system;
• anemia;
• metabolic disturbance;
• avitaminosis;
• iron deficiency anemia;
• eye diseases;
• disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.

In addition to the treatment of diseases, the product is often prescribed to people who want to lose weight, pregnant and lactating women, children, those who have a breakdown, in the period of postoperative recovery.

Daily intake

Guinea fowl eggs can be eaten at any time of the day. The optimal dose for an adult healthy person is two pieces per day. For young children, eating a day comes down to one thing.

There are also special protein diets for athletes, when the number of eggs consumed per day increases according to the desired diet.

This product can be eaten not only in cooked, but also in raw form in the same amount, especially since in this case its value increases significantly.

In general, guinea fowl eggs are a rare product that has very few competitors in its chemical composition and energy value. Eating it every day, you can restore and maintain health, increase vitality and improve your appearance.