Eggs

Question 1

Nutritive value: Protein

Answer 1

Eggs provide HBV protein

Question 2

Nutritive value: Fat

Answer 2

Eggs provide saturated fat

Question 3

Nutritive value: Carbs

Answer 3

Eggs lack carbohydrates

Question 4

Nutritive value: Minerals

Answer 4

Eggs are a source of calcium

Question 5

Nutritive value: Vitamins

Answer 5

Eggs are a good source if vitamins A, B + D

Question 6

Nutritive value: Water

Answer 6

Eggs are a very good supply of water

Question 7

Buying eggs

Answer 7

Check size and class
Make sure eggs are clean + unbroken
Look for Bord Bia Quality Assurance lable

Question 8

What does it mean when you see an egg with a Bord Bia Quality Assurance lable?

Answer 8

They’ve been produced in hygienic conditions
Laid + packed in Ireland
Producers are audited against traicabilty, food safety, health+ safety and animal welfare

Question 9

Storing eggs

Answer 9

Store in a cool place
Use in rotation to sell by date
Store away from strong smells with points facing down

Question 10

Using eggs

Answer 10

Use at room temperature
Cook egg mixtures gently
Cool hot mixtures slightly before adding cold eggs
When wisking eggs, ensure egg is fresh + there are no traces of shell or yolk are visable

Question 11

Batters

Answer 11

Batter= mixture of flour, eggs + liquid
Air is raising agent
Beat well to incorporate as much air as possible