Ostrich » Meat

Southern Africa cultivates the ostrich with respect. The savannah offer more than enough open spaces and surface areas to let the animals feed free-range. This natural method of cultivation ensures high quality and delicious ostrich meat.

This exotic product should be among the best red meats, as it is exceptionally nutritious (22% protein) and low in cholesterol (0.3%). The fat and cholesterol counts are noticeably lower than those of chicken or turkey, both the cholesterol and vitamin counts are comparable to fish. It has a typical and extremely smooth taste, reminiscent of beef. Its calorie count is only 120 calories or 502 kilojoules per 100 gr.

Ostrich burgers, ostrich tournedos, ostrich olives, ostrich ham and ostrich joints: ostrich offers more than just a complete alternative to traditional meat products. Furthermore a haunch of ostrich can be butchered in no less than 17 cuts, of which 13 are cut from the thigh and 4 from the bottom (drum). All the meat is easy to prepare, can be either fried, roasted or grilled and can be prepared at a moment's notice or through haute cuisine.

This Deli Ostrich overview is unique in the ostrich sector. Keep it handy, because this practical tool allows you to select the cuts which best suit your and your customer's wishes.