Turkey liver

The turkey liver is characterized by a dark brown-red color. In terms of its taste, it resembles chicken liver, but in terms of structure, this sub-product is characterized by a higher density. The turkey liver enters the retail chain both chilled and frozen.

Meanwhile, when choosing a turkey liver in a store, you must carefully assess the freshness and quality of the offal - you should not forget that in a cooled form the product can be stored for no more than one day, while frozen it does not lose its organoleptic indicators for up to three months.

In cooking, turkey liver is used quite widely. This sub-product perfectly retains its delicate consistency and pleasant taste in fried, boiled, baked and stewed species. The turkey liver, baked in pots or under a cheese crust, is especially tasty. But the most famous dish based on this offal is liver pate.

Chops, kebabs, fritters or pilaf are no less appetising from the turkey liver. In addition, boiled turkey liver can be used as an ingredient in a variety of salads and snacks. It works perfectly with cereals, potatoes, mushrooms, vegetables and pasta. For example, squash and scallops are often stuffed with turkey liver. It is also often used together with mushrooms or ground peanuts when stuffing the turkey itself.

Turkey liver benefits

The benefits of turkey liver are obvious, because it is not only a tasty, but also a very nutritious product - it is much more caloric than chicken liver. The calorie content of the turkey liver, by the way, is about 228 kcal per hundred grams. Moreover, it is superior in nutritional value to all other parts of this bird - thighs, breast and wings. At the same time, the turkey liver contains vitamin K, which plays an important role in the metabolism of connective tissues and bones.

As you know, the benefits of the turkey liver are also due to the high content of vitamin V12, which, in turn, takes an active part in the formation of red blood cells. That is why, through the use of this offal, you can get rid of anemia. In addition, selenium, which is also included in this product, has a positive effect on thyroid function.

It should be noted that the benefits of the turkey liver for human health are the presence of vitamins such as A, PP, E, C and group B, so it is recommended for inclusion in the diet of even young children, not to mention adults.