Freshness
If an egg is FRESH, in water it will...
Sink and sit flat
What is the standard egg size for recipes?
Large (24 oz)
What is another name for egg whites?
Albumen
Garnish
To sprinkle something on top as (edible) decoration
If an egg is STALE, in water it will...
Float
Egg that is the largest and most expensive:
Ostrich!
What part of the egg has the most vitamins and minerals?
Yolk!
Enriching
Adding nutrients and richness
A larger air cell means...
The egg is not as fresh
Turkey egg is _____ than a chicken egg
Bigger
What part of the egg has pores?
Shell
Coating
Eggs can be used as a base for coating to stick to such as breading on a piece of chicken.
A fresh egg looks like this when cracked:
Two obvious rings of egg white
The best egg grade is:
AA
What anchors the yolk to the center of the egg?
Chalaza
Coagulation
A stale egg looks like this when it's cracked:
Runny/watery egg white, no double ring
The worst egg grade is:
B
Germinal Disc
A slight depression on the surface of the egg yolk, entry point for the fertilization of the egg.
Emulsification
Helps opposite liquids like oil and water to stay together (mayonnaise)