Quail eggs are a very useful dietary product. Although they are quite tiny, we have to admit that they are very tasty and nutritious, but their biggest advantage is that they can perfectly replace chicken eggs. This product has benefits both for children and adults and they have no contraindications.
Quail eggs contains no cholesterol, and they have more other biologically active substances than chicken eggs. B vitamins are necessary for normal activity of nervous system activity, and phosphorus, potassium and iron improve memory. It has been also proved that quail eggs stimulate children’s mental abilities.
Comparing with chicken eggs one gram has 2.5 times the amount of vitamin A, three times more of vitamin B1, and 2 times more of vitamin B2. And it’s certainly not all. Quail eggs shelf life is very long. If you keep them at room temperature, they will be good to use for the whole month if you keep them in a fridge – for 60 days. Quail eggs can be used both raw and. They can be used to prepare mayonnaise, omelets, salad and so on.
Although the product is very useful, you should not abuse. Maximum permitted dose depends on your age and weight. According to nutritionists, children between 1 and 3 years old during can have not more than 2 quail eggs per day, from 3 to 18 years – 4 eggs per day. Adults are allowed to consume 5-6 units a day.