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<\/p>\nWhen you cook and bake with duck eggs, you can enjoy a richness of flavor and texture and a generosity of portions that just is not possible with any chicken eggs. Duck eggs are superior to chicken eggs in terms of flavor, texture and nutrition thanks to lower water content and greater fat and protein content. In this article we discuss not only how and why you should choose duck eggs over chicken eggs, but also how to store fresh duck eggs; how long do duck eggs last; how to tell if duck eggs are bad, etc. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n
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Duck eggs are big and good looking. A single duck egg is usually the equivalent of one-and-a-half chicken eggs. Like chicken eggs, duck eggs can come in a wide variety of colors, depending upon the breed of the duck. You may see duck eggs in shades of:<\/p>\n
Another great thing about duck eggs is that they last longer than chicken eggs because their shells are thicker, and the inner membrane is stronger. This also makes them less likely to break accidentally, and if you do crafts with eggshells (e.g. Christmas ornaments) blown duck eggs are big and strong and easy to work with.<\/p>\n
The yolk of a duck egg is large, high and bright orange. The white is nearly transparent. The generous yolk makes duck eggs more nutritious than chicken eggs.<\/p>\n
Although they are higher in cholesterol and fat, it\u2019s important to keep in mind, it\u2019s the good cholesterol and natural, nourishing fat.<\/p>\n
Additionally, they contain more omega-3 fatty acids than chicken eggs and more protein, so they are an excellent addition to the Paleo diet.<\/p>\n
Duck eggs are approximately thirty percent larger than chicken eggs and contain larger amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, proteins and iron. They are superior to chicken eggs for baking because they imbue moisture and an unparalleled richness of flavor.<\/p>\n
They are creamy, tasty and nutritious, and if you are not faint of heart, you may enjoy the knowledge that keeping ducks allows you to make good use of all the free protein and nutrition that is available around your property in the form of weeds and garden pests!<\/p>\n
In terms of safety, duck eggs are just as safe to eat as chicken eggs. When sold commercially, they are subject to the same USDA inspection and regulation as chicken, ostrich and quail eggs.<\/p>\n
Even so, before you decide to raise ducks for eggs, invest in a purchased dozen to find out if they agree with you. Some people are allergic to them.<\/p>\n
You should keep duck eggs fresh just as you would keep chicken eggs fresh. Collect them promptly after they are laid. Take them right in to the refrigerator. Wipe them off (don\u2019t wash) and store them in a bowl, carton or other container<\/a> in your refrigerator.<\/p>\n When kept consistently cool, duck eggs should stay fresh in your refrigerator for as long as six weeks. Be sure not to wash the eggs before storing as this removes the protective mucus coating from the shell which seals it and keeps air from permeating to the inside of the shell.<\/p>\nHow Long Do Duck Eggs Last?<\/h2>\n
How To Spot Rotten Eggs<\/h3>\n
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