Types of Eggs and Characteristics of Quality Fresh Eggs Flashcards
7 types of Eggs
Chicken Eggs
Bantam Eggs
Duck Eggs
Goose Eggs
Hen Eggs
Barn Eggs
Quail Eggs
Hen enclosures double as nesting space
Conventional
Hens roam and forage in a pasture; the USDA has no standard for these eggs
Pasture raised
Hen enclosures include nesting area, space for dustbathing or scratching, and perches
enriched colony
hens have access to the outdoors, eat grains, may forage
free-range
hens fed an omega-3-rich diet
omega-3 enriched
simply egg shell color, hens have red feathers and ear lobes
brown
hens are free to move about a building or open space that includes perches and nesting areas
cage-free
hens are cage-free or free-range with outdoor access and fed certified organic food
certified organic
eggs heated to destroy pathogens
pasteurized
eggs eat vegetarian diet
vegetarian fed
it is the most popular and the most widely consumed eggs of the world
chicken eggs
male chicken
rooster
female chicken
hen
young female chicken
pullet
young male chicken
cockerels
adult female chicken
hen/capon
adult male chicken
roosters/cocks
these are the most common chicken eggs and are the regular eggs that are sold in the market. They are also the least healthy chicken eggs.
Standard Eggs
These are the pure, natural and healthy chicken eggs which are sold in supermarkets and quiet expensive.
Organic Eggs
These eggs are healthier than the standard eggs but less healthy as compared to organic eggs.
Free-range Eggs
These eggs are small and tasty, and usually have a white shell. They are a smaller variety of hen.
Bantam Eggs
They are much larger than a hen’s eggs and have a stronger flavor. They should also be boiled for at least 10 minutes.
Duck Eggs
These are the largest of all the eggs you are likely to find on sale. Their color ranges from cream to blue-grey and it has a rich distinctive flavor, often preferred over other types.
Goose Eggs