Why You Should Try Guinea Fowl (Pintade) Eggs: A Gourmet's Secret

If you've never cooked with guinea fowl eggs, you're in for a treat. Also known by their French name, pintade, these small, speckled eggs are a well-kept secret among chefs and food lovers, and at Le Capitaine, they're one of our most distinctive finds.

Small egg, big nutrition

Guinea fowl eggs are prized as a nutrient-dense alternative to chicken eggs. They are naturally higher in protein than a standard hen's egg, which helps support muscle, energy and everyday wellness. They also deliver iron, vitamin A and healthy fats, a lot of goodness in a small package.

A richer, more refined flavour

What really sets pintade eggs apart is the eating experience. They have thick, sturdy shells and generous, deeply coloured yolks that cook up rich and creamy. The flavour is a little more pronounced than a chicken egg, refined rather than gamey, which is exactly why gourmet kitchens seek them out.

How to cook them

Treat them as you would a chicken egg, but expect a richer result. They are wonderful soft-boiled, fried with a runny yolk, or folded into a delicate omelette. Because the yolks are so rich, they also make beautifully luxurious custards, pasta doughs and sauces.

Raised with care

Our guinea fowl eggs come by the dozen from small, well-tended flocks raised on a natural grain-based diet with free access to food and water.

Try them for yourself

Curious cooks can find our guinea fowl (pintade) eggs at Montreal's Marche Jean-Talon, or order online for delivery across Canada. If a box arrives damaged, we send a replacement right away.