Eggs Flashcards
What are some sources of eggs.
Hens
Ducks
Geese
Quails
What are some parts of an egg
The shell Membrane Embryo Yolk Air space Chalaze Egg white
What are some nutrients in eggs
HBV protein
Fat
Iron
Vitamin A,B1,B2,D
How are eggs used in main dish
Instead of meat or fish eg.omlette /scotch eggs
How are eggs used in thickening food
thickens soups,sauces,custards
How are eggs used in Binding
Fish cakes,meatballs,rissoles
How are eggs used in coating
Fish,scotch eggs
How are eggs used in enriching
(Adds nutritional value)eg.milk pudding/potatoes
How are eggs used in lightening
Cakes,soufflés,[egg whites in meringues]
How are eggs used in glaze
Gives a shiny look to pastry
How are eggs used in garnishing
Sieved or sliced.
What are some methods of cooking eggs
Boiling Poaching Frying Scrambling Baking
How do you test an egg for freshness
If an egg sinks to the bottom of boiling water it is very fresh gradually as the egg gets older the air space inside the egg gets larger and the egg starts to rise if the egg rises to the top of the water it is stale and totally an inedible
