Incredible Edible Eggs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Herring

Although all types of fish eggs listed are edible, herring eggs are a New Year's specialty in Japan. The eggs are cooked and are usually eaten on their own, or they can be paired with rice on a New Year's menu. Herring eggs are known as kazunoko.

Answer: Mexico

Escamoles have been eaten in Mexico since the Aztecs populated the area. The ant eggs are used in a variety of dishes, typically fried with spices or added to tacos and omelets. They are also eaten on their own with guacamole and chips. It is said that they have a slightly nutty flavour.

Answer: Dark blue-green

Emu eggs are very popular in Australia where the birds are native. Each emu egg can weigh as much as two pounds (nine hundred grams), and have the equivalent of a dozen chicken eggs in each. Those who try them often report that they have a much more delicate flavour than chicken eggs.

Answer: Yes

Seagull eggs are gathered for consumption in some parts of the world. They have a very creamy texture when cooked. They are most often eaten hard boiled, but can be prepared any way that a chicken egg would be eaten. Seagull eggs are also often used in baking because they add a lightness that chicken eggs are not able to provide.

Some high end restaurants in London serve seagull eggs with caviar, truffles, and even foie gras. Due to the conservation laws in England, the cost of seagull eggs is rather high, so it is very unlikely that they will appear on the menu at the local pub.

Answer: Turtle

It is illegal to consume turtle eggs in some parts of the world where species conservation is a concern. However in some countries, they are eaten when they are available. For example, soft-shelled turtle eggs are eaten in Nicaragua in soups and salads.

The taste of turtle eggs has been described as slimy and less appetizing as other types of eggs. However, in Indonesia, Mexico, and Nicaragua, turtle eggs are considered to be an aphrodisiac that can aid in men's potency.

Answer: Make ice cream

Crocodile eggs are eaten in many countries around the world. In fact, so many crocodile eggs were harvested in some places that conservation measures had to be put in place. For example, it is now illegal to harvest crocodile eggs in many states in the US.

Some people in the Philippines, though, harvest the eggs and use them to create ice cream. This hides the fishy taste of the eggs and turns them into a delicious treat.

Answer: False

Snail eggs have been gaining popularity. They are marketed as "white caviar" in Spain where they are extremely expensive (over £1,500 for two pounds, or nine hundred grams in the first quarter of the 21st century). In Italy, snails are fed special diets to speed up their egg making. High demand exists in France, perhaps because of the superstition that these eggs can enhance your sex life and make you live longer.

Answer: Only unfertilized are edible

In the case of shark eggs, only unfertilized eggs are edible. If you are fishing for shark and find a female with unfertilized eggs, they can be boiled, fried, and even baked. Alternatively, the eggs can be dried and ground to be added to a variety of dishes. Careful consideration should be taken to avoid over-harvesting.

For example, eggs from gulper sharks were harvested so often in the Maldives that restrictions on shark fishing had to be put in place because the number of sharks in the area showed a drastic drop when people caught and killed so many just for their eggs.

Answer: False

Octopus eggs are eaten in a number of places around the world, but are mainly prepared for consumption in Asia. In particular, the Japanese island of Hokkaido seems to be a place that offers octopus eggs on their menus. These eggs can be eaten raw, deep fried with batter, stir fried, boiled, or as a sushi topping.

The eggs form in a sac that looks almost like a breast implant. When the eggs are removed from the sac, they almost have the appearance of runny rice before they are cooked. It is said that octopus eggs taste sweet and nutty.

Answer: Penguin

Penguin eggs and meat served to feed many Antarctic explorers over the years. Although they can no longer be harvested, penguin eggs were a staple in many diets in Antarctica years ago. The eggs can be stored for up to one year, so were an attractive way to get protein and nutrients.

They are also larger than chicken eggs, so one egg was quite satisfying. When cooked, the yolk never truly sets.