Q2W1 - Preparing Egg Dishes Flashcards
an oval round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo.
Egg
The eggs of birds are enclosed in a _____________, while those of reptiles are in a ________________.
Chalky shell, leathery membrane
Anatomy of an Egg:
Shell
Yolk
Outer membrane
Inner membrane
Vitelline Membrane
Albumen
Chalazae
Air cell
Two parts of an egg:
Yolk and egg white
This part of an egg only contains protein and it is the healthiest.
Egg white
This part of an egg contains fat, sat. fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and protein.
Egg yolk
Helps cuts stop bleeding
Vitamin K
Boosts immune system
zinc
Keeps bones strong
Calcium, Vitamin D, and phosporus
Fights germs and protects cells
Vitamin E
Great for vision
Vitamin A
Good for brain and spinal chord
Choline
Builds and repairs tissue such as muscle
Protein
Lowers odds of birth defect
Folate
The____________ layer of the egg aids in the maintenance of its freshness by covering the small holes in the shell. This is called __________.
Mucin, Bloom
How to store eggs properly?
store in a cool and dey place to prevent alkanility and bacterial growth
If the egg sinks to the bottom of the water in the bowl and lays flat, it means?
Very fresh
if the egg “bobs” upward it, it means?
It is a week old but fairly fresh
If the egg stands on its small end, it means?
three weeks old and going bad
Any egg that floats to the surface means?
Have gone bad and should not be eaten
Simmer eggs only and not boiled to prevent over coagulation which would cause the eggs to be tough.
Egg cooked in a shell