Grade/Size
What is the highest grade for eggs?
AA
what is the function of eggs in a meat loaf?
Binder
what is the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D
What is is the Chalazae?
The cord that holds the yolk in the center of the egg.
What is a function of an egg in angle cake?
The leavening agent
What are the two grades of eggs after AA?
A and B
What is the function of eggs in sauces and puddings?
Thickener
what are the two minerals in eggs?
Iron and Phosphorus
What is the yolk?
the yellow part of the egg.
What is the function of eggs in mayonnaise?
Emulsifier
What are the two smallest sizes of eggs
Small and PEE-WEE
what is the function of a beaten egg white?
To produce a foam
What is the purpose of iron in the body?
Helps make hemoglobin, allows blood to carry oxygen.
What is the white of the egg?
Albumen
How does a emulsifier work?
Dissolves i both fat and water
What are two largest sizes of eggs?
Extra Large and Jumbo
What effect does fat have on the stability of an egg white foam?
less stable
What vitamin is in albumen?
Riboflavin
What is the germ spot of the egg?
The spot where a chick would grow if fertile
What is the effect of water on the stability of an egg white foam?
It makes the foam less stable.
What are the two middle size of eggs?
Medium and large
What is the function of egg white in meringue?
To produce foam
Does the egg have any negative nutrients?
Yes Cholesterol
What is the bloom in an egg?
The membrane that protects the egg
What do iron and sulfur when combined form?
A gray/green ring around the yolk of some hard cooked eggs.