Ostrich meat is still exotic on our stalls and tables, but it no longer seems unreal. In connection with the active appearance of ostrich breeding farms, almost everyone can try an unusual bird. For those who have not eaten ostrich fillets, this article will be a lot of useful and interesting information.
What does ostrich meat look like
The most common - the thigh, as it is the most meaty (75% of the entire carcass). Rarely use the muscles that pass along the lower back and the pectoral, but this meat is considered second-rate and is most often used for cooking sausages and minced meat.
Poultry farmers should be familiar with the preparation and stages of killing ostrich at home.
Meat that can be found in stores and on the Internet is a filet of the thigh. It is red and visually more like beef than a bird. 
To taste the cutting of an exotic bird is similar to veal, but it has an unusual, peculiar taste.
Calorie, BJU, vitamins and minerals
Ostrich fillet is a low-calorie product: 100 grams only 98 kcal, 21.7 grams of protein, only 1.2 grams of fat and no carbohydrates.
It will probably be useful for you to learn how to collect and use ostrich feathers, as well as read about the benefits and use of ostrich fat.
In addition to proteins, ostrich meat contains a large amount of vitamins, micro and macronutrients:
- B vitamins (1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12);
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- calcium;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- selenium.
Benefit and harm
For full development, growth of muscles, hair and nails, you need a building material - protein. Its high content makes exotic fillets a great product for building a healthy body. In addition, the minerals and vitamins in the composition have a positive effect on the body:
- strengthen the cardiovascular system;
- struggling with anemia;
- strengthen the nervous system;
- supports healthy pancreatic work.
It is known that ostrich eggs are the largest of all existing types of eggs. Consider what an ostrich egg looks like and how often ostriches rush, and learn the rules for collecting and storing the ostrich eggs before incubating.
Ostrich fillets are absolutely harmless. The only restriction in its use may be individual intolerance. 
How to cook an ostrich in different countries
In countries where there are natural habitats of ostriches, the thigh of these birds is used regularly. For example, in African countries they cook roasts, steaks and kebabs. In Asian cuisine, this meat fell in love thanks to the property of well-absorbed spices and marinades. You can meet ostrich meat in roast, in the form of steaks, as a component of stew, soup, or even as cutlets.
Read about the beneficial properties of pheasant, peacock, quail, gander, rabbit, duck and guinea fowl meat.
How much is ostrich meat in Russia and Ukraine
Exotic tenderloin has its own minus - it is not affordable for everyone, since the cost is quite high. In Russia, the price of a kilogram starts from 1,800 rubles (about $ 31). And in Ukraine, fillet costs about 400 UAH per kilogram (about 15 dollars). 
Ostrich fillets are a great alternative to beef we are used to. It is juicy, tender, completely non-greasy, has a lot of vitamins and minerals. Its only drawbacks are the scarcity and rather high price.
