Showing Food Ostrich

General Information

Name

Ostrich

Scientific Name

Struthio camelus

Description

Ostrich, Struthio camelus, is a flightless bird native to Africa, specifically the savannas and Sahel regions, as well as southwest Africa's semi-desert and true desert areas (PMID: 18509943). It is mostly consumed in South Africa, Australia, and other countries where it is farmed. The meat is used in various culinary dishes, including ostrich stew. Ostrich meat is a lean, red meat with a taste similar to lean beef, and has a mild odor. It is low in fat and cholesterol, and high in calcium, protein, and iron, making it a nutritious food choice. The most notable chemical in ostrich meat is protein (PMID: 35528384). Ostrich oil, extracted from the bird's fat, has medicinal uses, including skin and hair care. Interestingly, ostrich meat is often prepared by slow-cooking it in a stew to make it tender.

Primary ID

FOOD00422

Picture

Not Available

Classification

Group

Animal foods

Sub-Group

Poultry

Taxonomy

Superkingdom

Eukaryota