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Emu
Leather |
Emu
Meat |
Emu
Oil |
Ostrich
Leather |
Ostrich
Meat |
Fruit &
Vegetables |
Other Meat & Leathers |
Emu oil
Used for centuries by Australia’s aboriginal people and then by white settlers, it has more recently been used as an embrocation for muscle and joint problems.
There are many claims regarding the properties of emu oil, some endorsed by qualified professionals and others by users of the oil. Over the past 10 to 15 years research has been conducted in Australia and the USA on emu oil. The studies in Australia were in the most part funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, a federal government funded body. The studies ranged from an assessment of the anti-inflammatory activity of emu oils to moisturizing and cosmetic properties of emu oil.
Particular benefits shown of Emu Oil that we would like to bring to your attention from recent research would be
- Reduces irritation and inflammation of the skin.
- Reduces recent scarring and has an anti-inflammatory action against the formation of keloid tissue.
- Promotes faster healing and less pain in relation to burns.
- Is a powerful moisturizer that has deep penetrating qualities that nourish, revitalise, protect and soften the skin.
- Emu oil’s ability to penetrate easily through the stratum corneum barrier – this will be of interest to cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Emu oil is derived from farm bred emus raised on wholesome grain based rations supplemented with pasture. The emu is native to Australia and is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The purpose of the Convention is to ensure that birds are not taken from the wild for commercial purposes, and this convention is strictly observed. Our emu oil is prepared conforming to the standard procedures and specifications adopted by the Emu Farmers Federation of Australia and complies with The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) guidelines for refined emu oil. Emu oil comes from the rendered fat of the emu, which is filtered and treated. After this treatment, the oil is odourless and either a clear liquid or cloudily viscous, depending on temperature. The product is natural emu oil 99.9% pure. Emu oil is usually applied topically to the skin but can be taken orally if the preparation is in accordance with Australian and New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) guidelines for edible fats, oils and dietary supplements.
Emu oil is available in 100 ml and 1 litre bottles, or in 20 and 200 litre drums for wholesalers or manufacturers anywhere in the world. 100ml and 1 litre bottles can be purchased online, by contacting us directly or visiting our warehouse. We invite wholesalers and manufacturers to contact us with your enquiries.
We Can Supply HALAL and NON-HALAL Emu Oil.
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Ostrich Leather
With its distinctive quill pattern and unique properties, ostrich leather is sought after by some of the worlds leading fashion houses. Its superbly scuff resistant and durable-yet as soft as a feather. Ostrich leather can be coloured to a variety of shades and finishes (see example colour swatches below). Our ostrich leather is full aniline, or dyed through. Our ostrich leather has been independently assessed and passed stringent tests for stretching, wearability and colourfastness.
An ideal ostrich hide yields 1.2 to 1.5 square metres (13 to 16 square feet) of leather. There are two parts to the leather – the quill marked section, which accounts for approximately 40% of the hide, and the delicately lined remainder. No two skins are the same. Each has a unique character and grain. Skin from the legs are used for accent. They are also used to make beautiful belts and watch bands.
Ostrich leather is used for garments, shoes, accessories like handbags, wallets, purses and belts, furniture and in the automotive industry in seats, steering and trimmings.
We specialise in supplying smaller lots to manufacturers both in Australia and overseas. We invite accessory, shoe, garment and furniture manufacturers, and automotive upholsterers to contact us with your enquiries.
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Emu Leather
The skin is characterised by a raised area around the follicle. The raised areas are more numerous than those of an ostrich skin and occur over the entire skin. Scratch marks on the leather add to the appeal and uniqueness of the leather. An ideal emu hide yields around 0.6 square metres (6 to 7 square feet) of leather. Skin from the legs are used for accent. They are also used to make beautiful belts and watch bands.
Emu leather can be coloured to a variety of shades and finishes (see example colour swatches below). Our emu leather is full aniline, or dyed through. Our emu leather has been independently assessed and passed stringent tests for stretching, wearability and colourfastness.
We specialise in supplying smaller lots to manufacturers both in Australia and overseas. We invite accessory, shoe, garment and furniture manufacturers, and automotive upholsterers to contact us with your enquiries.
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Ostrich Meat
Novag’s ostrich meat is the richest, leanest and most succulent red meat imaginable- and it melts in your mouth. Only the finest fillet, steak and trim are used making it a meat that is quick and easy to prepare on a BBQ, roasted, in a pan or stir-fried. It has a low fat content, needs no trimming and has a distinctive natural sweetness when cooked to perfection. Because of its low fat content, ostrich cooks faster than other red meats. Care must be taken not to overcook it. It is best served medium rare to medium. Cooking ostrich to well done is not recommended. The flavour of ostrich meat is very delicate, so to enjoy it to the fullest there is no need to add sauces and spices. However, if preferred, you can marinate ostrich meat with your favourite sauce or marinade. Of course, our ostrich meat is processed in an accredited export abattoir, subject to strict Quality Control.
In comparison with other meats, ostrich is a nutritional, healthy choice as the table below shows.
A selection of the succulent ostrich meat cuts...
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| Fan Fillet |
Medallion Steak |
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| Eye Fillet |
Loin Steak |
We invite overseas meat importers, wholesalers and restaurants in Australia to contact us with your inquiries.
* subject to availability
Chefs Comments |
I found the ostrich to be lean and flavoursome and very easy to work with. Unlike other product, the Ostrich meat has very little fat and sinew, ultimately leaving me with a product that contains either no, or very minimal wastage. I have also found the Ostrich meat to be adaptable to a wide variety of cooking methods and a product which combines easily with a wide range of flavours. The leanness of this meat lends itself to a recipe such as Gravalax which I have created- a dish that has been received very well by the clientele of Cha Cha Char. Because of the overwhelming success of this I have decided to feature Ostrich on my restaurant menu as a regular item.
Frank Correnti – Executive Chef, Cha Cha Char
“Having first come across Ostrich in 1996 whilst working as Chef at Chevaliers Restaurant at Milton, I was excited to see Walk-About-Creek using it on their menu when I started in the kitchen. The sample that we received at Chevaliers was a rump from which 5 generous steak cuts plus some for us to try. Putting it on special we served it on roast Kiffler potatoes, beans and spinach with a red wine sauce and a rosella chutney. It sold out on the first two tables. The taste and texture of the meat was something that I did not forget, and it is with excitement today that I cook it for our customers. As a versatile meat which integrates and adds interest to our menu, I know that it will satisfy and delight our patrons. Knowing that it is low in cholesterol and having one third the fat of beef leads also to less guilt and the perfect meat to eat when being diet and health conscious. I endorse the use of the recipe “Ostrich Grilled with Illowarra Plum Marinade on Roast Taro and Parsnip Bubble and Squeak”
Glen Barratt – Head Chef, Walk-About-Creek Restaurant
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Emu Meat
Lean, tender and exquisitely flavoured, farmed emu meat is truly the ‘chefs choice of the day’. Only the finest fillet, steak and trim are used making it a meat that is quick and easy to prepare on a BBQ, roasted, in a pan or stir-fried. It has a low fat content, needs no trimming and has a distinctive natural sweetness when cooked to perfection. Because of its low fat content, emu cooks faster than traditional red meats. Care must be taken not to overcook it. It is best served medium rare to medium. Cooking emu to well done is not recommended. The flavour of emu meat is very delicate, so to enjoy it to the fullest there is no need to add sauces and spices. However, if preferred, you can marinate emu meat with your favourite sauce or marinade. Almost any of your favourite recipes which include quality red meat can be prepared from farmed emu meat. Of course, our emu meat is processed in an accredited export abattoir, subject to strict Quality Control.
In comparison with other meats, emu is a nutritional, healthy choice as the table below shows.
A selection of the succulent emu meat cuts...
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| Fan Fillet |
Flat Fillet |
We invite overseas meat importers, wholesalers and restaurants in Australia to Contact us with your inquiries
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Fruit & Vegetables
Novag is collaborating with approved growers and packers across Australia to bring to our overseas customers fresh “clean & green” Australian fruit and vegetables. Novag can supply a vast range of fresh Australian fruit and vegetables. Some of these include: Apples, Oranges, Stonefruit, Cherries, Avocado, Broccoli, Potatoes, Chinese Cabbage, Carrots, Lettuce and Asparagus. We ensure quality and continuity of supply by keeping in regular contact with our suppliers. Our Export Managers have extensive experience in international trade so they understand the protocols and other requirements of many countries in Asia and Europe. We invite overseas importers to contact us with your inquiries. Fruit and vegetable growers are also asked to contact us to assess their suitability to become one of our approved suppliers.
Delivery by air shipment or by sea in 20’ and 40’ refrigerated containers.
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Other Meat and Leathers
Due to our varied agricultural activities, dating back many years, Novag has developed an extensive network of suppliers in wide range of activities, which means we can offer a more complete range of products to our customers. Many of our customers operate in more than one sector of the market and often require products that would not ordinarily be available from the one supplier. Novag is a progressive company and we strive to be different. We invite overseas importers to contact us with your inquiries about Wagyu beef, lamb or seafood. Additionally, we invite accessory, shoe, garment and furniture manufacturers, and automotive upholsterers to contact us with your enquiries for crocodile leather or goat skins to name just some of the products we can supply.
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