Farm-Raised Duck
Maple Leaf Farms farm-raised duck is humanely grown by a dedicated network of family farmers who love raising a one-of-a-kind protein. We invite you to taste the difference.
WHY CHOOSE DUCK?
At Maple Leaf Farms we love how unique duck is in every aspect from the farm to table. Ducks are not like other birds, and duck meat is different than other proteins, but we think different can mean better.
What does duck taste like? Our farm-raised White Pekin duck has a delicious, red meat flavor that’s more similar to steak than other poultry like chicken or turkey. Even better, it is a great substitute for any of these proteins in your favorite recipes—and, it is surprisingly healthy! By properly cooking duck, you can eliminate 70% of the fat, making it leaner with less saturated fat than other meats.
EASY TO PREPARE
Although duck is popular among America's finest chefs, you don't need culinary training to cook it. Duck is easy to prepare for everyday meals, is perfect for special occasions, and can be incorporated into a wide range of cuisines for culinary adventures of any kind.Our family-owned company has been creating duck products since 1958, and every year we continue to improve our products. Caring about the details is what sets Maple Leaf Farms apart.
Advantages
Although our duck is packed with flavor, it is actually very low in calories compared to other proteins! Our skinless duck breast has less calories on average than both chicken & turkey breast. It is also significantly lower in calories than beef or pork.
Despite its rich taste, our duck is lower in fat than a majority of proteins. On average, duck has less than half the fat that beef and pork do per serving and contains less fat than most other poultry.
Maple Leaf Farms on average has 30% more meat than other duck brands due to our selective breeding practices. We have grown our ducks to be leaner in fat and higher in protein than the average duck.
Not only is duck lower in fat than most proteins, its fats are also better for you! Duck fat is the closest animal fat in nutrients to olive oil. Duck fat is made up of mainly monounsaturated healthy fats that help lower LDL cholesterol.
Looking for a heart healthy alternative to pork bacon? Duck Bacon is 57% percent lower in fat compared to traditional pork bacon. Its monounsaturated fats are much more heart friendly.
Pekin duck is an excellent source of essential nutrients such as vitamin E, niacin and selenium - offering greater than 20 percent of the daily recommended intake. Selenium and vitamin E paired together protect cells from damage that could lead to cancer, heart disease or other heart problems.
Duck contains more iron per serving than a majority of other meats, including chicken, turkey, cornish game hen and many cuts of beef. Iron serves as an essential part of the body’s blood, helping in brain development and supporting a healthy immune system.
Duck is considered a red meat even though it is a poultry. All duck meat is considered poultry meat, but since it is rich in iron and other essential nutrients like beef is, this gives duck a red meat color and taste. The perfect combo of red meat taste and poultry nutrition!
THE STORY BEHIND OUR DUCK
At Maple Leaf Farms we put care into every step of our Farm to Fork process. Get an exclusive look into our business with virtual tours and walk-throughs of our vertical integration. Follow along through our story behind our duck!
THE DUCK BREED DIFFERENCE
Did you know there are several different types of duck breeds that may make it to your plate? But, there is a BIG difference in how they may taste. Check out why Maple Leaf Farms produces only White Pekin Duck.
Our third party audited Trident Stewardship Duck Care Program leads the industry in humane duck raising practices. The program focuses on three pillars: Duck Well-being, Biosecurity & Natural Resource Conservation. All three work in unison to ensure the healthiest duck possible.
