Eggs are one of those foods that, according to doctors and nutritionists, should be present in the diet of all people. First of all, they are needed by man as a source of animal protein, as well as a number of other useful substances. However, many have heard about the dangers of this product to human health, because the yolk contains harmful cholesterol. In the article we will try to understand how useful and harmful duck eggs are, which of them can be cooked and how to use it in cosmetology.
Calorie and nutritional value
The calorie content of the fresh product is 185 kcal per 100 g. This amount of product contains 13.3 g of proteins, 14.5 g of fats and 0.1 g of carbohydrates. 
The composition of the product is very rich:
- almost all vitamins (A, D, B2, B4, B5, B9, B12);
- a huge number of micro and macro elements (phosphorus, iron, selenium);
- digestible carbohydrates;
- irreplaceable and replaceable, saturated fat, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated amino acids.
Important! Due to the high fat content, duck egg dishes are not recommended to be consumed more often than 2 times a week.
Taste: what is different from chicken
Unlike chicken, duck eggs can be painted in different colors - from white to greenish or bluish. In magnitude, they are somewhat superior to chicken - their weight can be up to 90 g, while chicken weighs about 50 g. 
They differ in taste - duck have a stronger aroma and rich taste. It should be noted that duck eggs in different dishes are in harmony with all the ingredients and do not interrupt their taste.
Learn more about the use of chicken eggs: what are useful, whether you can eat raw, the benefits and harm of eggshell; how to check egg freshness (in water).
How useful duck eggs
Looking at the composition of the described product, you immediately understand the great benefits it brings to the body. Nutritionists recommend to use this product rich in minerals and vitamins for people with a weak immune system, for those who need to restore their body after an illness, to gain weight. 
He should regularly be present in the diet of people engaged in physical activity. The minerals that make up the eggs, including calcium, phosphorus, strengthen the skeleton and teeth of a person. Folic acid has a beneficial effect on the male reproductive system and the blood formation process.
Did you know? Only female ducks can grunt. Males do not have this ability.
There are few products that can equal the duck egg content of cobalamin or vitamin B12, which is responsible for blood formation, carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body, the normal functioning of the nervous system. 
Selenium when injected into the human body helps to increase the body's defenses. The person becomes less susceptible to adverse environmental conditions, viruses and bacteria.
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Can I eat during pregnancy and breastfeeding
There is evidence that salmonella often penetrates into the eggs of waterfowl. Therefore, pregnant women, even despite such a rich composition of the product, it is better to abandon its use in order to avoid the development of toxinfection. But some experts believe that it can be used after thorough washing under water and boiling for 15 minutes, as well as in baking, cooked at a temperature of at least 100 degrees. Ultimately, the choice remains for the expectant mother.
Important! During pregnancy, it is better to give preference to chicken and quail eggs.
At the time of lactation should also postpone the use of this product, because it can provoke allergies in the baby. 
How to use in cooking
Duck eggs are much inferior in popularity to chicken and quail, but they are also used in food. In some countries, this product is considered a delicacy. For example, when cooked, the English simply adore them. And in the Philippines, they eat a boiled egg with a germ inside.
Learn what is good and what can be cooked from duck meat and fat.
What can be cooked from duck eggs
This product can cook, fry, add to pastries, salads. Since eggs are more nutritious and larger, they will require less product consumption. 
Especially good to put them in baking - the dough turns out beautifully reddened and interesting to taste. From them you can make pancakes, biscuits, cakes for cakes and pies, cookies. 
How much to cook
Duck eggs need to cook longer than chicken - not less than 15 minutes. Due to the porous shell coverage, the risk of infection in the yolk and protein is very high.
Is it possible to fry
From this product, you can easily cook and scrambled eggs, and eggs. However, you need to be prepared that the dish will come out to an amateur, since its taste and texture will be different from that prepared from more familiar, chicken eggs. It is also important not to overcook food with this ingredient, otherwise it will become rubber and it will be difficult to chew. 
Before using the product, it is recommended to remove it from the refrigerator and warm it at room temperature (this way the protein will become softer during frying).
Did you know? Presumably man began to breed ducks about 5 thousand years ago. For the first time poultry appeared in Mesopotamia and Ancient Sumer. The first sources witnessing domestic ducks are pictographic clay tablets from Uruk, dated to the end of the beginning of the 3rd millennium BC.
How to use in cosmetology
Duck eggs are also actively used in cosmetology - they make masks for hair and face. The rich vitamin and mineral composition and the presence of a large number of different acids make this ingredient very important in nourishing the hair and skin of the face.
For hair
Masks on the basis of duck eggs allow you to restore damaged hair, improve their structure, nourish the scalp, strengthen hair follicles. 
Regenerating mask. In one yolk add a spoonful of olive oil. Brush your hair. After 15 minutes, rinse with running water with shampoo.
Firming mask. Combine the yolk, two large spoons of yogurt, a small spoon of honey and a pinch of citric acid. It is good to shake up a lot so that foam is formed on its surface. Lubricate the scalp. Wash off after 15 minutes with plenty of water and shampoo. The course - once a week for 1-2 months.
Familiarize yourself with the variety of types of honey and their properties: May, mountain, lime, acacia, sunflower, buckwheat, pygillic, donor, espartse, phacelia, hawthorn, chernoklenovy, cotton, acurai.
For face
Duck eggs make it possible to remove oily shine from the face, narrow pores, and nourish the skin.
Mask against shine and to narrow pores. Combine in equal proportions of protein and cosmetic clay. Gently apply on face. After the crust is formed, the mask must be washed off. To achieve the effect, it is recommended to use the remedy once a week.
Nutritional. One egg combined with 2-3 large spoons of grated raw potatoes. Apply to a clean and dry face, wash off after 10-12 minutes. 
How to choose when buying
Duck eggs can not be found in stores, they can only be purchased at specialized factories, or from farmers. When buying, you should not be alarmed and repelled by light pollution of the shell, dirt stuck to it, straw is normal. It will be suspicious if the egg shell is perfectly clean. Also not good if it is all soiled. This suggests that the factory where poultry is grown, there are serious problems with sanitary conditions.
Important! Wash eggs are stored much less. Therefore, it is necessary to wash them right before use.
When buying, you should carefully examine the integrity of the shell. After all, any crack, even the smallest, can become a way for Salmonella to penetrate the product. 
Where to store
Storage of the product should be carried out in a refrigerator, in a separate container. Storage time should be no more than a week.
Before use, the shells must be thoroughly washed.
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Who can harm
As we have noted, duck eggs often affect salmonella. Therefore, before using them for cooking, you should carefully wash the shell, preferably with soap. It is also important to wash your hands after touching the shell. Consume raw product is not worth it. This greatly increases the risk of getting such a dangerous disease like salmonellosis.
Duck eggs should not feed children under 6 years - they are hard enough to digest has not yet formed digestive tract.
Since 100 g of the product contains 21.23% of the daily norm for human fats, it cannot be consumed by people who are prone to being overweight, obese.
Anyone who is allergic to eggs should also not enter their menu.
Did you know? Duck paws are devoid of nerve endings. Therefore, ducks can walk on a hot or very cold surface without feeling anything.
Video: Duck Egg Pie
Reviews of cooking duck eggs
Duck eggs are a very healthy and high-calorie product that can be used in cooking and cosmetology. They have a somewhat unusual taste and a shorter shelf life. With no contraindications, you can safely diversify the diet of this product, getting from him only all the most useful.
