Emu Products
Birds are generally processed at around 12-18 months old, with the average return being 10-15 kg meat, 5-10 litrs oil, 0.7 m2; skin for leather, 2 leg skins and 0.75 kg feathers.
Emu Meat
The meat is extremely lean, low in fat and cholesterol, with the meat from farmed birds having a taste similar to a fine cut of beef, but opinions vary. Surprisingly, the meat is red rather than white, and can be cooked in as many ways as more traditional meats, from stir-fry's and kebabs to thick BBQs and roasts.
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Nutritional comparison per 100g raw meat |
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Analysis
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Emu
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Ostrich
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Beef
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Chicken
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| Protein % |
21.2 to 23.3
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21.6-22.9
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18-22
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22.3-24
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| Fat % |
1.7-4.5
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1.7-3.7
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2-15.6
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1-3
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| Water % |
73.6
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75.4
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75
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73-75
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| Iron mg/100g |
4.1-5.0
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2.3-4.9
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2.1
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0.7-1.4
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| Calcium mg/100g |
4.5-7.7
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4.6-6.0
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5-10
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8-17
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| Magnesium mg/100g |
28.7-30.9
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-
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20
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20-27
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| Collagen mg/100g |
1.1-2.0
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0.37
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0.5
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-
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| Cholesterol mg/100g |
39-69.1
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65-80
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63-65
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64-90
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Emu Products
Emu Oil
Emu Oil has become increasingly popular at various levels of refinement, from a specialist lubricant to being hailed by some as a cure for arthritis. While the jury may still be out on some claims, what is fact is the penetrative properties of the oil, lending itself to body care and liniment rub products.
Emu Leather
Emu Leather from the body of the bird is a fine, soft leather with a distinctive patterned surface. It is used successfully in clothing and accessories such as wallets, bags and boots. Leather from the legs of the bird is thicker with a raised pattern similar to crocodile leather. It is also prized for accessories such as belts or watch bands, and is used to highlight other leather products.
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