Poultry
Rhea
B tier
Rhea eggs are large golden to cream ratite eggs from South American rheas, smaller than ostrich but far larger than chicken, with mild rich flavour suited to shared omelettes. Shells are thick and often used for craft after emptying. One rhea egg can feed several people scrambled. Farming in South America and specialty ranches elsewhere supplies limited seasonal eggs. Cook thoroughly for safety as with other large slow-cooling eggs if held warm.
Also known as: Huevo de ñandú, Rhea egg
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Indigenous peoples of southern South America used rhea eggs as food.
Ranching contexts included rhea egg use regionally.
Specialty ratite farms outside South America sold rhea eggs.
Rhea eggs remained a niche giant-egg product.