Unwashed quail eggs will last up to 6 weeks at room temperature, but any best before date should be observed.
Unwashed quail eggs will last up to 6 weeks in the fridge, but any best before date should be observed.
Quail lay their eggs with a protective film which is removed when they are washed.
Washed quail eggs should be used within 1-2 weeks.
Place your eggs in a bowl of water. If they float they should be discarded.
Quail eggs, while tiny, pack a powerful nutritional punch and only contain 15 calories. Not only do they help with digestive disorders and asthma, but compared with chicken eggs, they are higher in protein, vitamin B, iron, and potassium © Google.
Quail eggs and chicken eggs are both nutritious, but differ in size, appearance, and taste. Quail eggs are much smaller, with a higher yolk-to-white ratio, giving them a richer, creamier taste. While both are nutritionally similar, quail eggs contain more fat, calories, iron, vitamin B12, folate, riboflavin, selenium, and phosphorus per 100 grams.
People who should not eat quail eggs include those with allergies to chicken eggs or other bird eggs, and those with weakened immune systems, like pregnant women or individuals with compromised immunity, they should only consume fully cooked quail eggs. Additionally, individuals with a known sensitivity to eggs, including those from other birds, should exercise caution.
Quail eggs can be cooked just like you would a chicken egg but for a reduced time because they much smaller.
Our quail eggs are available from selected outlets in Kent UK which you can find on this page.
Retail quail eggs are available in the UK from Clarence Court in some high street supermarkets.