Eggs component and nutritional value Flashcards
Very healthy nutrient in egg
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Healthy nutrient in egg
Mono-unsaturated Fatty acids
Unhealthy nutrient in egg
Saturated fat
Eggs have the majority of the recognized vitamins except for ___________
Vitamin C
Is used as an antibacterial in cheese and wine production
Lysozyme
5 structural component of an egg
Shell membrane
Yolk
White
Chalazae
Air cell
Is absorbent, it allows flavor in and moisture out
Shell membrane
Acts as a barrier to microorganism for the egg
Inner shell membrane
Surrounds the albumen and provides a protective barrier against bacterial penetration
Outer shell membrane
Has a 30% composition of the whole egg
Yolk
Is thicker around the yolk and thinner as it moves away from the center
White
Connects yolk to shell
Chalazae
Increases as eggs and loses moisture, this makes boiled eggs easier to peel
Air cell
5 benefits of egg
Weight management
Rich in protein
Great source of choline
Helps brain performance
Eye health
Vitamin for immune system
Vitamin C