Poultry

Italian

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Italian coturnix lines are light-coloured or white-suited commercial quail selected in European programmes for clean carcass appearance and steady meat yield. Flavour is mild and refined—suited to Italian antipasti treatments with pancetta, sage, and balsamic. Roast or grill whole; serve on crostini or with polenta for a trattoria-style plate. The “Italian” label denotes production strain more than a separate wild species.

Also known as: Quaglia italiana (strain), Italian quail