Chapter 10:Eggs Flashcards
Are eggs cheap or expensive?
Cheap
What are eggs a good source of?
Protein
Are eggs easily digestible?
Yes
Who are eggs suitable for?
All age groups
What types of eggs are available in Ireland?
Hen, quail, duck & goose eggs
List the 4 types of eggs available:
-Organic
-Barn
-Free-Range
-Cage
What does free range mean?
Birds are free to roam in barns and outdoors
What does barn eggs mean?
Birds are free to roam in barns
What does cage eggs mean?
Birds are kept in cages with slanted floors, the eggs roll down the floor into collection trays.
What does organic eggs mean?
Birds are given organic feed and are not given growth hormones and/or antibiotics
What is organic food?
Organic food is food that has been produced without the use of pesticides or artificial fertilisers.
Is organic food good for the environment?
Yes, it is produced using methods that respect the environment
How do you know that prepackaged foods meet organic standards?
They carry the Euro leaf symbol
Why are many people against the rearing of birds in cages?
Ethical reasons, people believe that it is unethical to force birds into small cages where they cannot move.
What are concerns over living in such confined spaces? ( cages )
The close proximity can spread sickness/ disease a lot easier.
What does the A on eggs mean?
Battery
What does the B on eggs mean?
Fortified with omega-3
What does the C on eggs mean?
Organic
What does the D on eggs mean?
Free range
List the 6 parts of the egg:
- Shell
- Yolk
- Membrane
- Air space
- Chalazae
- White
How much macronutrients are in eggs?
Protein:13%
Fat:10%
Carbs:0%
List the micronutrients & water in eggs:
Minerals: calcium, iron, phosphorus
Vitamins: A,B group,D,E,K
Water:77%