Common Edible eggs

Rich with essential nutrients like protein and choline, Eggs of many birds and animals have been consumed by many humans every other morning, and since thousands of years.

Ever thought how many eatable eggs are there in the world?

In this section, we have jotted down the names and facts on some commonly edible eggs.

1. Emu egg: seasonal yet quite popular because of their crazy bluish-greenish color. These eggs are 12 times the size of a chick egg and are thus the second largest eggs in size after the egg of an ostrich. They are actively eaten by the Australian people because of emu being their national bird. With a high iron, magnesium, selenium, and iodine content they are considered the richest in flavor than any other egg.

2. Chicken egg:

• While thinking of an egg, the first thing that comes to our mind is an oval-shaped white (sometimes brown) solid structure. This is the most common form of an edible egg because it is eaten worldwide.

• They are rich in zinc, calcium, iron, vitamins, and minerals and are mild in taste.
  
  

3. Ostrich egg:

• Widely eaten in Africa and known throughout the globe, this egg is the largest on Earth.

• It is more-or-less similar to the chick egg in its nutritional value but is 24-times larger.

• Its delicacy is enjoyed by many as its yolk and albumen are buttery in taste and texture.
  
  

4. Quail egg:

• Smaller than the chick egg. They have a white color with brown spots on its outer-surface and are the size of olives!

• These days, quail eggs have become the favorite of many restaurants because of their notably creamy and large yolk.

• Extremely rich in vitamin D and vitamin B12. These are popularly eaten in Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Asia.
  
  

5. Duck egg: 

• These ones are found in different types of colors like grey, black, brown, and white.

• They are a bit larger than the chick egg, as they have bigger yolk to albumen proportion (than a chick egg).

• Their taste depends on the diet of the duck but is quite similar to a chick egg.

• They are extremely rich in vitamin B complex compounds but still considered a bit harmful because of their high cholesterol and fat content.
  
  

6. Turkey egg: 

• Not as famous as the turkey itself as they are rarely available.

• They are extremely rich in calcium and have a creamer taste because of a thick yolk.

• These are white colored eggs with a spotted shell and are similar to a duck egg in size.
  
  

7. Fish egg: 

• Commonly known as caviar, fish eggs are greatly popular irrespective of their high price.

• Eaten mostly on sushi or with crackers and cheese, they are very salty.

• As small as the mustard seeds, their one serving fulfills adults’ daily requirements of vitamin B12, A, E, B6, Iron, Magnesium, and Selenium.

• They vary from red to black in color and are squishy in texture.
  
  

These were all the edible eggs that are eaten by humankind commonly.

How many of them have you tasted?