EGG Flashcards
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defined as the oval reproductive body
egg
the most commonly used eggs
chicken egg
made up of 95% of calcium carbonate crystals
Shell
How many spores does shell have
17,000
also known as albumin
egg white
yellow portion in the middle of the egg white
yolk
Protein content of the yolk
43%
how many percent does egg White have in egg
58%
how many percent does yolk have in egg
31%
how many percent does shell have in egg
11%
eggs are rich in?
high-quality protein and amino acids
Eggs are graded according to?
Color
Weight
Quality
freshness
helps develop strong bones and healthy teeth
Vitamin D
protects cells from harmful free radicals
Vitamin E
helps in the development of healthy teeth and bones
Phosphorous
helps in the formation of red blood cells
Iron
aids in normal functioning of the immune system
Zinc
boosts memory and brain functioning
Chlorine
helps prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attack
Selenium
promotes growth of healthy hair and nails
Sulfur
weighs per dozens of jumbo
850
weighs per dozens of Extra large
840
weighs per dozens of large
745
weighs per dozens of medium
650
weighs per dozens of small
560