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Eggs

Eggs. Structure of Eggs. Shell. White. Chalazae. Embryonic Disk. Air Chamber. Yolk. Nutrients in Eggs. Protein Vitamin A B Vitamins Vitamin D Iron Calcium Phosphorus Other Trace Minerals. Is there any Nutritional difference?. NO!. Buying Eggs.

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Eggs

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  1. Eggs

  2. Structure of Eggs Shell White Chalazae Embryonic Disk Air Chamber Yolk

  3. Nutrients in Eggs • Protein • Vitamin A • B Vitamins • Vitamin D • Iron • Calcium • Phosphorus • Other Trace Minerals

  4. Is there any Nutritional difference? NO!

  5. Buying Eggs • USDA Grade Shield (federally inspected) for wholesomeness • Grades • AA, A, B • Size • Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium • Most recipes use LARGE eggs

  6. What the heck is a Julian Date anyway?? And Why is it on an egg carton????

  7. Storing Eggs • Highly perishable • Need to be immediately refrigerated • Can keep 4 weeks in shell, 3 days out of shell • Protective Coating • Prevents bacteria from getting in the shell • Do not wash • Whites may be frozen • In separate cube tray, tightly sealed

  8. Things Eggs Do! • Thicken – Pudding • Bind – Spaghetti Pie • Leaven (Foam) – Angel Food Cupcakes • Coat – French Toast • Emulsify - keep oil and liquid mixed – we didn’t do.

  9. Preparing Eggs for Cooking • Beating Egg Whites • Soft Peak vs Stiff Peak

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