Nutritional Value

• Good source of complete protein

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• High in cholesterol contained in the yolk– NO cholesterol found in the whites

• Good source of other vitamins & minerals

Six sizes of eggs

Minimum net weight per dozenJumbo 30 ounces

Extra Large 27 ouncesLarge 24 ounces

Medium 21 ouncesSmall 18 ounces

Peewee 15 ounces

How should eggs be stored How should eggs be stored

How should eggs be stored?

Storage

• ONLY buy eggs from refrigerated cases

• Make sure they are clean and un-cracked

• Cracked but not broken eggs can contain harmful bacteria

• Eggs should be stored in the refrigerator

• Can be stored for 4-5 weeks

principles of egg cookery

•Cook at low temperature

•Cook until desired firmness

Contribute important nutrients

Add flavor and color CustardsPuddings

Inside of cakes

Nutrition/Flavor/Color

Contain less (if any) cholesterol and saturated fatsMade largely from real egg whites

Contain NO yolkMay cost 3 times as much as fresh eggs

You can use them the same as you would use fresh eggs

Substitutes

Scrambling Eggs

•Simmer liquid in a small frying pan

•Crack egg into a custard cup

•Slide egg into simmering liquid carefully

•Cook until the white is firm and the yolk is set

Poaching Eggs

Frying Eggs

Soft cookedPlace eggs in a deep panAdd water to cover eggs

+1inchCover & bring to boilRemove from heat

Cook eggs for 4-5 minutes

Hard cooked

Same as soft cooked but

leave in water to

cook for 18 minutes

For both immediately cool under cold water

Soft cooked eggs…eat right away

Hard cooked eggs can be stored for up to 1 week in

the fridge

Cooking Eggs in the Shell