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| ABOUT EMU MEAT >> |
American emus are raised without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones.
Today's health conscious consumers are discovering emu meat. The red meat is an excellent
alternative for health-conscious consumers who love the taste of traditional red meat, but desire
lower cholesterol, fat, and calories.
WISCONSIN STUDY SAYS EMU MEAT IS LOWER IN FAT, BUT HIGHER IN PROTEIN AND
OTHER NUTRITIONAL NEEDS -- Two Year Study Completed.
Some say emu meat is a nutritional goldmine. Others call it the super food of the New
Millennium. Recent results from a study of alternative red meats by The University of
Wisconsin-Madison confirm early reports, finding emu lower in fat and higher in protein and
other nutrients -- when compared with bison, venison, elk and ostrich.
Additional comparisons found emu meat lower in fat than chicken, turkey, pork and beef.
Neil Williams, president of the American Emu Association, said the project's results went
beyond all expectations of the American emu farming community.
Begun in 1998, the two-year research project was funded by the United States Dept. of
Agriculture's state marketing improvement program and the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture,
Trade and Consumer Protection. Along with other research goals accomplished, the study also
provided important data to the USDA s respected Nutrient Database for Standard References
the primary database used by dieticians, the medical community, food professionals and
consumers to understand the composition of various foods.
The American Heart Association has included emu meat in its listing of heart-healthy meats, said
Williams, and Barry Sears, internationally-known author of The Zone recently included emu
meat in his diet recommendations. So, we were hopeful that emu would be a positive in this
study. What we didn't anticipate was emu meat's nutritional values when compared to other
meats.
The tenderness and texture of emu meat enable it to be prepared in a variety of ways. It is best
prepared lightly grilled, pan fried, or sautéed. Example: Blackened
Emu Medallions.
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