Bulk Quail Meat
Quail is a tiny, domesticated game bird that delivers big flavor. These Coturnix breed quails are raised cage free, with no antibiotics or growth hormones. They are air-chilled for better flavor.
In addition to offering cage-free quail meat, we sell other wholesale poultry, including duck, squab, pheasant, and organic chicken.
8 Fun Facts About Quail Meat
- Quails are Galliformes, a member of the family of low-slung landfowl that includes chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl.
- Humans have been breeding quails since the time of the ancient Egyptians.
- The chubby little birds like to hide in the grass and don’t fly much unless they are startled.
- Quails prefer to eat seeds but will also consume the occasional insect.
- The average weight of a single quail is 5-8 ounces, so one might be considered an appetizer, but it takes at least two to make a meal.
- Quail meat has a delicate taste, like chicken, but much more interesting.
- You can eat the bones, which are easily chewed, as well as the quail meat.
- Quail eggs are edible too.
Quail Meat: A Healthy Choice
According to Precision Nutrition’s Encyclopedia of Food, one 4oz. portion of cooked quail meat (about 113g) has 257 calories, 28.5g of protein, 16g of fat, and no carbohydrates, fiber, or sugar. That is roughly equivalent to wholesale duck meat or lean wholesale beef. When compared with wholesale chicken breast, wholesale quail meat is higher in calories, protein, and fat, but chicken is not a significant source of vitamins and minerals, while quail is a good source of iron, zinc, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B3 (niacin).
Quail Meat: Putting Breasts to the Test
For a little bird, quail meat is big on flavor. After experimenting with our wholesale quail meat, our test kitchen team shared tips on how to cook boneless quail breasts. Not much bigger than a chicken nugget, these little quail meat morsels make elegant appetizers for a dinner party or fantastic nibbles that can effortlessly feed a crowd. Purchase boneless quail breasts and whole quail in bulk today at Marx Foods.
Quail Meat: Putting Breasts to the Test
For a little bird, quail meat is big on flavor. After experimenting with our wholesale quail meat, our test kitchen team shared tips on how to cook boneless quail breasts. Not much bigger than a chicken nugget, these little quail meat morsels make elegant appetizers for a dinner party or fantastic nibbles that can effortlessly feed a crowd. Purchase boneless quail breasts and whole quail in bulk today at Marx Foods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quail Meat
You can buy wholesale quail that is semi-boneless at Marx Foods. Semi-boneless quails have been split down the back and had their torso bones removed. If you are planning to prepare stuffed quail, buying semi-boneless quail in bulk is a good choice because they will be easier to stuff. You can also buy boneless quail breasts at Marx Foods, which cook very quickly and are easier to eat than whole quail.
Quail is very small and rather lean and should be cooked very quickly over high heat, whether grilled, broiled or sautéed. As with other poultry and game meat, an internal temperature of 165°F is considered safest for quail meat. Quail breasts are often cooked to medium rare to keep the meat from drying out.
The Coturnix is widely considered the best quail meat. It’s popular among breeders too because coturnix quail are prolific layers of eggs.
Where to Buy Quail Wholesale
Buy bulk quail at Marx Foods. Our wholesale quail meat is from Urgasa, a family-owned company that has been raising quail in Spain for more than 30 years. Urgasa quail is:
- Cage Free
- Fed a GMO-Free Vegetarian Diet
- Free of Antibiotics or Hormone Growth Promotants
- Completely Traceable
- Air Chilled for Superior Quality
- Certified Halal
When you buy quail meat wholesale from Marx Foods, it’s shipped via FedEx Overnight at no extra charge. Order quail in bulk from Marx Foods today.
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