What do ostrich eggs taste like?

The chicken egg taste is so classic and ingrained that it's hard for that not to be the standard to which other eggs are compared. I do like the gelatinous feel of an ostrich egg for novelty. read more

I do like the gelatinous feel of an ostrich egg for novelty. However, I suppose I grew up on the classic, so from a taste perspective, I like the chicken better, but that doesn't mean I'd want to exclude that novelty. I like ostrich eggs and I'd like to have them on occasion. read more

BBC Good Food describes an ostrich egg taste as somewhat similar to hen’s eggs. As compared to other eggs, ostrich eggs taste more buttery and richer. However, the taste can be slightly more intense; some even say gamy. read more

Ostrich eggs taste more gelatinous than normal eggs. They taste more substantial — something more like a meal, and to me they tasted less rich and less corn-y than chicken eggs. I like the chicken egg better in terms of taste, but ostrich eggs are a novelty. I like them and I'd like to have them on occasion. read more