Eggs

Structure of Eggs

White Chalazae

YolkAir Chamber

Shell

Embryonic Disk

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

Is there any Nutritional difference?

NO!

Buying Eggs

• USDA Grade Shield (federally inspected) for wholesomeness

• Grades– AA, A, B

• Size– Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium– Most recipes use LARGE eggs

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

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

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.

Preparing Eggs for Cooking

• Beating Egg Whites– Soft Peak vs Stiff Peak