Reasons why ostrich meat doesn't sell in China:
1. Too expensive. Ostrich meat according to the market area and different seasons prices vary, the general price of about 30-70 yuan / pound. The price of an ostrich also depends on the size and weight of four or five thousand there are tens of thousands.
2, although eating ostrich meat is not against the law, but illegal hunting of wild ostriches is illegal behavior, suspected of illegal hunting and destroying wildlife resources, the circumstances are serious, punishable by less than three years of imprisonment, detention, control or fine.
Ostrich meat is rich in nutrients, has a very high nutritional value, the quality is better than beef. Prominent features are: low fat, low cholesterol, low calorie, can reduce cardiovascular disease and cancer. Coupled with the ostrich no epidemic infestation, ostrich meat has become an internationally recognized green health food.
For example, beef, lamb and fish contain high cholesterol and fat, in order to avoid obesity and cardiovascular diseases, some people have to control the meat.
Expanded Information: Other values of ostrich:
Ostrich is also known to be the most popular meat in the world. p>Other value of the ostrich:
One of the ostrich skin, is the world's most valuable leather, with light, soft, tough, breathable, as well as the natural formation of the hair roots of the beautiful patterns and other characteristics, made of ostrich skin leather beautiful and noble, the price is even higher than the crocodile skin, especially favored in Europe, Japan.
The second is ostrich eggs. Ostrich eggs are known as the "king of eggs", each weighing about 1.5 kilograms, ostrich eggs delicate texture, flavor, nutritional value is very high. Its shell has a ivory-like luster, shell thick and hard, uniform texture, can be used as a substitute for ivory for painting and carving made of various crafts.
Third is the ostrich feathers, this feather fluffy free, soft texture, full and flowing, feel very good and very beautiful, superior thermal insulation performance and does not produce static electricity, is a good ingredient for the clothing industry.
Baidu Encyclopedia - Ostrich Meat
People's Daily Online - Chinese People's **** and the State Wildlife Protection Law