Remember to check the label. All emu meat must carry a label. Each breeder of emu has its own label. Emu is another choice for people to make when eating from the meat group of the food pyramid. It is recommended that people eat two to three servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs or nuts daily.
Emu meat is a healthy alternative to beef for red meat.
It is also higher in protein, Vitamin C and iron than beef and lower in cholesterol than chicken. Emu are a great choice for eating and for using in lots of products. Make sure to look at the items you buy from the grocery store like hair spray, lotion and lip balm to see if it contains emu oil. Return to Menu Vocabulary 1.