Eggs Flashcards
What four animals do we get eggs from?
- Hens
- Geese
- Ducks
- Quails
What size is a small egg in grams
Lighter than 53g
What size range is a medium egg in grams
53-63g
What size range is a large egg in grams
63-73g
What size is a very large egg in grams
Heavier than 73g
What are free-range eggs?
free to roam outside
What are enriched cage farm eggs?
come from hens living in a cage
What barm eggs?
are free to roam the inside (not in a cage)
What is the colour of the shell of the eggs? (two colours)
- Brown
- White
What do shells contain?
Little pores allow moisture and gas thur
What percentage is the egg white?
60% of the egg
What percentage is the egg yolk?
30% of the egg
What are the four eggs that can be cooked?
- Boiling
- Poaching
- Frying
- Scrambling
What is the nutritional value of egg yolks?
- Vitamin A, D and E
What are the nutrition values of both egg white nad yolk