Qinzhou Bay Duck Eggs

Qinzhou Bay Duck Eggs

　　The "Qinzhou Ma Ducks" raised in the coastal tidal flats of Qinnan District are known for their large size, rapid growth, and high egg-laying rate. Fed on a diet of fish, shrimp, clams, and crabs, the "sea eggs" laid by these ducks are not only larger in size than ordinary duck eggs, but also have bigger yolks, including occasional "double-yolk" eggs. The yolks are a richer orange-red color. In particular, the "green-shell eggs" contain trace elements and offer higher nutritional value.

　　Sea duck eggs are rich in trace elements. Each 100 grams of sea duck eggs contains 4056 mg of lecithin, which is 50 times higher than the amount found in 100 grams of milk. Lecithin helps delay aging, soften and cleanse blood vessels, and enhance memory. Additionally, each 100 grams of the eggs contains 12.84 grams of protein and a total of 11.53 grams of 18 essential amino acids required by the human body. They also provide various beneficial trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, potassium, and selenium, as well as more than 10 types of vitamins.

　　The geographical indication protection area for Qinzhou Sea Duck Eggs includes the coastal tidal flat areas of Qinnan District and Qinzhou Port, mainly distributed across nine towns: Kangxiling Town, Xiniujiao Town, Shabu Town, Longmen Town, Jianshan Town, Huangwutun Town, Dafanpo Town, Nali Town, and Dongchang Town, as well as Qinzhou Port. There are over 2 million Ma ducks raised year-round, with more than 2.4 million meat ducks marketed annually and over 4,000 tons of duck eggs produced. The Qinzhou Sea Duck Eggs geographical indication has been certified by experts from the Guangxi Aquaculture Pollution-Free Agricultural Products Origin Certification Committee Office.