Poultry
Rouen
A tier
Rouen duck eggs are large and rich from the heavy French mallard-coloured breed, with deep yolks that colour pastries and custards beautifully. Flavour is full duck—more luxurious than chicken, excellent for savoury custards and pasta. Layers are not Campbell-class producers; eggs are a quality by-product of meat-oriented Rouen keeping. Seek spring-summer farm availability.
Also known as: Oeuf de cane Rouen, Rouen duck egg
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Characteristics
Preparations
CustardFreshPastaPastry ColourSeasonal Farm
Traits
Deep YolkFrench Heavy BreedLargeLarge RichLuxurious DuckModerate LaySeasonal
History
FR
Rouen ducks of Normandy supplied meat primarily, with kitchen use of eggs.
FR
Farmhouse Rouen eggs entered regional markets seasonally.
Heavy meat focus kept Rouen egg supply limited.
Heritage duck keepers sold Rouen eggs to specialty bakers.