KathyV Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 If someone has a sensitivity/allergy to chicken eggs, can they have Duck or Goose eggs instead? Or, is an egg an egg regardless of where it came from. Has anyone tried Duck or Goose eggs and is there any difference in taste and nutritional profile? I saw Duck eggs at our Farmers Market and wanted to buy, but was kinda grossed-out about it. So I thought I would come to you guys for info on this, Any info is always appreciated Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Some people with chicken egg sensitivity do tolerate Duck eggs, so it is worth a try. I find them to have a stronger flavor (kind of like the difference between lamb and beef), but not bad. I would try them and see what you think. One other option to investigate: if the egg sensitivity is not severe, you might try getting pastured eggs from a farmer where you know they are not feeding soy-based feed. Sometimes the feed given to conventional chickens is the issue, so eliminating that factor might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLC1968 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Generally, duck eggs are larger (depending on the breed, of course), have a slightly tougher shell and tend to have more yolk and less white per egg than a chicken egg. We used to have our own ducks and chickens and I preferred the chicken eggs for eating. Duck eggs were just a little too rich for my tastes. I can't speak to the allergy thing as I don't (luckily) have an egg issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyV Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 thanks missary and GLC1968 for your feedbacks. I will try the duck eggs when I go back to the farmers market...kinda excited to give them a try. I will look for a local farmer on the chicken eggs too. I don't know if I have a true allergy w/eggs, but I do notice my nose seems to run when I eat too many of them, but the eggs in my mayo seem to do ok. I love how the Whole30 make us more aware of how food really does effect you. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 This explains why eggs can be an issue for some people. If you think you might be sensitive to them, you can eliminate them for a while and then reintroduce them and see how you do. http://www.thepaleomom.com/2012/06/whys-behind-autoimmune-protocol-eggs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyV Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Vian, Loved the article, I will see how I do with just having eggs only in recipes, and maybe a couple of them once a week for breakfast, and see if that helps, otherwise, I will try the elimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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