Meat
Kidney
Camel kidney is a large, lobed organ with a strong mineral character typical of desert-adapted animals. Thorough cleaning—removing membrane, core fat, and soaking if desired—tames sharpness. Freshness is critical; kidneys spoil faster than muscle meat and must smell clean before cooking. Slice and flash-grill or sauté with onion and spice, or braise gently in sauce. Do not stew for hours like shank—the texture turns mealy. Pair with acid (lemon, vinegar, tomato) and bold seasoning so the organ’s intensity becomes a feature, not a fault.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 6.82 g
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g
- Trans Fat 0.14 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.39 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
- Cholesterol 234 mg
- Sodium 63.2 mg
- Salt 0.15 g
- Total Carbohydrate 1 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 18 g
- Water 72.3 g
- Energy 137 kcal
- Water 72.3 g
- Carbohydrates 1 g
- Protein 18 g
- Fat 6.82 g
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.39 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
- Omega-3 0.26 g
- Trans Fat 0.14 g
- Vitamins 261 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 1.52 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 12.1 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 3.98 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 29.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 193 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg
- Minerals 385 mg
- Major Minerals 383 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.15 g
- Cholesterol 234 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 1.52 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 12.07 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 3.98 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 29.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 193.4 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.28 · vitamin-k: 1.4 ·
Minerals
Kidney is leaner than many muscle cuts but still an organ meat with elevated cholesterol.
History
Oasis cooks prepared camel kidney the day of slaughter for strong-flavoured dishes.
Egyptian offal stalls grilled camel kidney for workers’ meals.
Specialty offal suppliers listed camel kidney for adventurous restaurant menus.