OSTRICH TABLE EGGS: NUTRITIONAL VALUE, STORAGE

Abstract

The nutritional value, consumer properties of ostrich eggs are highlighted as well as their chemical composition, physical and morphological parameters, value for the human body, directions of use, features of transportation and storage. Ostrich eggs are dietetic and gourmet foods rich in protein, biologically active substances and recommended for the enrichment of the human body with useful and necessary nutrients. On the basis of comparison of physical indicators of ostriches and chickens eggs it is determined that the index of form, relative weight of protein, ratio of weight of protein to weight of yolk are characterized by slight deviations. Consumers in Ukraine have been found not yet sufficiently aware of the nutritional properties of ostrich eggs. As ostrich eggs in Ukraine are still considered to be an exotic product, it should be recommended in the future to increase their sales in the retail network, to familiarize consumers with their properties, use in food, cooking, in the manufacture of various confectionery products, which will allow to expand the range of high quality egg products.