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Quail Egg

Quail Egg (Avian Eggs variety)

Quail Egg is a avian eggs, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Vitamin D.

Regional names

Quail Egg

Origin

Quail Egg is cataloged inside the avian eggs lane of eggs.

Native region

Global temperate and subtropical zones

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

144 kcal / 100 g

Protein

12.7 g

Carbs

0.7 g

Fat

9.6 g

Fiber

0 g

Water content

High (74% to 76%)

Glycemic index

0

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B12
  • Riboflavin
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin A

Minerals

  • Selenium
  • Phosphorus
  • Zinc
  • Iron

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Provides key macronutrients and micronutrients that support metabolic vitality.
  • Contributes essential dietary compounds that support tissue structure and recovery.
  • Ready for future custom nutritional mapping.

Flavor notes

Mild

Texture

Crisp

Aroma

Fresh

Pairings

Various flavor pairings

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible portions

Toxic or risky parts

Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms

Raw vs cooked

Safe to consume according to culinary standards.

Allergies & intolerances

No common allergy warning.

Drug interactions

No major interactions for normal food amounts.

Safe daily limit

Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • General population safe.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash or wipe clean according to the usual market form.
  • Cut: Slice, chop, or portion as needed for your recipe.
  • Cook: Prepared raw or cooked according to recipe preference.
  • Store: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.
  • Preserve: Freeze or dry for longer storage.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global culinary use

Quail Egg appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Quail Egg Production Profile

Discover how quail egg is obtained, produced, and how you can craft or prepare it in your own kitchen.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Cannot be grown or raised in a standard residential apartment. Requires livestock farming or professional marine harvesting.

Source Material

Poultry farms (laying hens, ducks, or quail)

Primary Method

Poultry husbandry and egg collection

Homemade Production Method

  1. 1

    Store fresh eggs in their original carton in the main body of the refrigerator (not the door) at 40°F (4°C) or below.

  2. 2

    Use eggs within 3 to 5 weeks from the purchase date to ensure maximum quality and safety.

  3. 3

    To check freshness: Place an egg in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs sink to the bottom, while spoiled eggs float due to the expanded air cell.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Quail Egg

Dinner

Chettinad Spiced Quail Egg Masala

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Boiled speckled quail eggs tossed in a fiery South Indian Chettinad gravy of freshly roasted fennel, black pepper, and curry leaves.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 12 quail eggs, boiled & peeled
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

Nutrition

  • 210 kcal
  • 13 g protein
  • 8 g carbs
  • 14 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Roast fennel and peppercorns, then grind into a coarse spice mix.
  2. 2Sauté onions, curry leaves, and ginger-garlic in oil until deep brown.
  3. 3Add tomato puree and spice mix, simmer for 10 mins, then toss in boiled quail eggs.