What are the eggs of guinea fowl?

Guinea fowl eggs can be found on sale quite rarely, but they deserve no less attention than chicken or quail eggs for their beneficial properties. We will find out how to cook guinea fowl eggs and how to effectively use them for healing and beauty.

Calorie and chemical composition

Calorie eggs of guinea fowl is 43 Kcal per 100 g. Ratio B / F / L:

• proteins - 12.8 g;
• fat 0.5 g;
• carbohydrates - 0.7 g

They also contain vitamins (mainly A, B, D, E, PP), trace elements, amino acids. They are slightly smaller than chickens - their weight is about 45 g, they have a pear-shaped shape and a rough, thick shell.

What are the benefits?

Useful properties of eggs of guinea fowl and in a shell, and in internal contents.

Eggs

They are distinguished by low cholesterol, their protein is easy to digest. They much less allergenic than chickenBecause of this, it is recommended for inclusion in the diet of children. The product is used in the treatment of:

• iron deficiency anemia
• intestinal and stomach abnormalities
• eye diseases
• metabolic disorder which is expressed by skin rashes

The beneficial substances contained in them regulate the functioning of the nervous system.

Protein is famous for its bactericidal properties. Due to their low calorie content, they are recommended for use by overweight people.

The yolk is painted in bright orange color, which indicates a high content of carotenoids, which contribute to sharp eyesight, healthy skin and resistance to diseases.

Shell

The eggshell contains a huge amount of calcium of natural origin, therefore it is absorbed almost 100%, unlike synthetic in pharmacy vitamins. In addition, it includes many other elements: Fe, F, Cu, P, Zn, Mn, Mo, S, Si, etc. To prepare the powder from the shell, you must first carefully remove all the protein, and then boil it twice for five minutes.After that, thoroughly dry and grind on a coffee grinder. The powder is taken once a day and 1 teaspoon, squeezed with plenty of water.

How to store at home

Thanks to the thick shell, guinea fowl eggs can be stored for up to 6 months at a temperature of about + 10 ° C.

How to cook and with what are combined

Eating raw eggs is most beneficial. Because of the thick and low porous shells, they are practically not affected by salmonella. Like chicken, they can be eaten boiled. Due to the thickened shell, the cooking time is increased. How much it takes to cook the guinea fowl eggs depends on the desired consistency - so, to the state of "hard-boiled" they are boiled for 10-11 minutes, "soft-boiled" - 5-6 minutes. In general, they can be used in cooking as well as chicken, that is, in baking, and in salads, and in sauces.

Recipes for use in home cosmetology

The product is used in home cosmetology. To remove oily shine from the skin of the face mask is applied from the yolk and oatmeal.Mix ingredients to a thick state and apply on face for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. For body elasticity, make a mask of 100 g of yogurt and eggs, add a few drops of vitamin E to the mixture. The composition is applied to the body and wrapped around with a cling film. The exposure time is about 20 minutes. Firming hair mask is prepared from 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 egg. Mix everything in a blender, put on your hair, wrap them in a plastic bag and leave for 60 minutes. Rinse hair with shampoo in running water.

Contraindications and harm

Like other eggs, they are contraindicated in protein allergies. They can also cause individual intolerance. Because of their nutritional value, they are not recommended for people with kidney and liver diseases, as they may overload these organs.