Balut (/ bəˈluːt / bə-LOOT, / ˈbɑːluːt / BAH-loot; [1] also spelled as balot) is a fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled or steamed and eaten from the shell.

Feb 6, 2024 · Duck farming is a major industry in the Philippines, and balut is its primary product. Named after the Tagalog phrase balut sa puti, meaning "wrapped in white," balut's name pays homage to its appearance. At its core, balut is a fertilized duck egg that has been incubated for roughly 18 days.

Balut is a fertilized bird egg, usually a duck, that has been incubated between 14 and 21 days. This Filipino delicacy is the main product of the duck industry in the Philippines. It is...

Jan 23, 2024 · With balut, the ideal length is only 17 to 18 days, when the embryo is not yet fully developed and is still encased in a white covering. Its local moniker is "balut sa puti," which means "wrapped...

May 12, 2023 · Balut is a street food widely consumed in the Philippines, but is also popular in places like Vietnam, where it's called hot vit lon, Thailand, China, Malaysia and other southeast Asian countries. There's no creative way to describe balut, but to just tell it like it is — it's a fertilized duck egg.

Translating to "wrap" in Tagalog and Malay, balut is a partially developed bird embryo — typically a duck — that is incubated for anywhere from 14 to 21 days before it's boiled (or steamed) and eaten. At around 188 calories each, with approximately 14 grams of protein, this delicacy is a staple at roadside markets in Southeast Asia.

Named after the Tagalog phrase balut sa puti, meaning "wrapped in white," balut is a fertilized duck egg that has been incubated for roughly 18 days. The two-and-a-half-week incubation period allows the duck embryo to develop, meaning there is a partially formed bird encased inside a cocoon of white layer within the egg.

Feb 7, 2014 · Despite being an object of culinary fascination around the world, balut – a popular Filipino food – is no beauty queen. The 18-day-old fertilized duck egg has revolted even the most daring...

Balut is a popular, although unusual Filipino delicacy, served everywhere from street stalls to upscale restaurants. It is a duck egg that has been hard-boiled, fertilized, and incubated. Traditionally, the cooked embryo is consumed straight from the shell. It is considered an aphrodisiac that is commonly paired with a cold beer on the side.