Healthy Food Database
Kangaroo meat is rich in pure protein, iron and zinc. What's particulary appealing about this Australian food is its low fat content. (Some cuts provide less than 2% fat)
Although slow to start, the kangaroo industry is gaining ground as people start to realise its many health benefits. The hesitation for many people with regard to eating kangaroo is the association with the well known and loved TV kangaroo "Skippy". To alleviate this problem a competion is being conducted by the Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) and Food Companion magazine to find a another name for kangaroo. After all, would we eat Bambi?
Category: Meat
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Buy from supermarkets or butchers.
To Store:
Tips & Tricks:
A serve of kangaroo is approximately 95 grams - but it is so low in kilojoules and fat and high in vitamins and minerals that increasing the serve could be of benefit.
Cooking Tips:
Cooking kangaroo:
Due to its low fat content kangaroo and goat meat can lose moisture and toughen quickly if exposed to high dry cooking. The meat should be marinated before roasting or cooked in wet dishes.
Nutrition per Per serve:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.5
Amines:
No information available
Salicylates:
No information available
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Atherosclerosis
Low Energy
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
Disclaimer:
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