Emu meat excellent option for health conscious: Expert

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Ludhiana, August 6

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University initiated an Emu meat popularity drive and is selling dressed boneless Emu meat to the public at affordable price of Rs. 120 per kg. Dr Manish Kumar Chaitli, head of department of livestock products technology, said Emu meat is an excellent option for health conscious non-vegetarian consumers. Emu meat is a high quality red meat, pleasing to the palate. It has a finer texture than goat and sheep meat and is two to three times higher in iron content.

It is low in cholesterol and high in minerals such as iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin such as B2, B6 and B12. “Therefore if you are looking for a healthy, nutritious, low-fat meal, with a distinctive taste, emu meat is the perfect product. Modern research shows EMU meat is an excellent diet for people suffering from heart–ailments. EMU meat is easily digestible, very tasty and hence it serves as a very good alternative for mutton,” he added.

Emu meat has an advantage over other meats as it provides the taste of red meat while containing properties of white meat, he added. Hygienic, wholesome Emu meat and its various products such as pickle, nuggets will also be available at department of livestock products technology, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU.