Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Quail Eggs Disappear from Kolkata Markets
Quail eggs, once popular in Kolkata, are now hard to find.
Shops and online platforms no longer stock them because people don't buy them.
These eggs are very nutritious, with more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin E, and antioxidants than chicken eggs.
They are also easier to digest for some people with chicken egg allergies.
The main suppliers are Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Dealers believe that if more quail eggs were available, demand might increase due to their health benefits.
Quail eggs are disappearing from Kolkata markets due to low demand and supply issues.
Shops and online platforms like Kolkata Meat and Licious no longer stock quail eggs.
Quail eggs are more nutritious than chicken eggs, containing higher amounts of vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
The main suppliers of quail eggs to Kolkata are Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Dealers believe that increased availability could boost demand for quail eggs.
- Who
- Residents of Kolkata and egg dealers.
- What
- Quail eggs are disappearing from Kolkata markets.
- When
- Currently, quail eggs are rarely available.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- Low demand and supply issues from Haringhata.
Supply Issues
Low Demand
Availability
Supply Issues
Supply of quail eggs from Haringhata is low as most are used for hatching for meat production.
Low Demand
Quail eggs are not in demand, leading to their discontinuation in local markets.
Nutritional Value
Supply Issues
Quail eggs are more nutritious than chicken eggs, containing higher amounts of vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Low Demand
Despite their nutritional benefits, quail eggs are not popular among consumers.
- Nutritional Comparison
- Quail eggs contain nearly twice the vitamin B12 and iron found in chicken eggs, along with higher amounts of selenium, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
- Size
- Quail eggs are tiny, the size of a plum.
- Shell Color
- The shells are freckled.
- Yolk Color
- The yolk inside is yellow to orange in color.
- Key Suppliers
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.