All About Duck Eggs

Did you know......

Our duck eggs are 1.5-2 times the size of our chicken eggs?

A dozen chicken eggs are approximately 24 ounces, while a dozen duck eggs are 36 ounces!

Duck eggs are more nutritious?

While both chicken and duck eggs are nutritious, ounce for ounce duck eggs contain more folate, iron, omega 3 Fatty acids, and vitamin B12!

Duck eggs stay fresher, longer?

Their shells and membranes are both thicker to keep out moisture and mud from their natural environments. This also keeps out bacteria!

Duck eggs are richer and creamier?

This is thanks to their larger yolks. In addition, they have a thicker and brighter white leading to better poached and over easy eggs.

Duck eggs contain a different protein than chicken eggs?

Many individuals who find themselves allergic to chicken eggs, can tolerate duck eggs!

Duck eggs are better for baking?

Thanks to their higher yolk to whites ratio and higher fat and protein, they produce fluffier baked goods, higher more stable meringues and lighter cookies/breads.