5. 5
Fresh Eggs
Float or sink?
As the egg ages carbon dioxide and
moisture passes out of the egg and is
replaced with air. This air allows the egg
to float. It should not be used.
A very fresh egg lies on its side at the
bottom of the water.
A fresh egg stands up in the water.
6. 6
Storage
Stored point down in fridge.
Stored away from smell substance
because shell is porus and will absorb
odours.
Carton important because moisture is
absorbed.
7. 7
Foaming Whites
What is egg foam?
Important aspects of foaming eggs
Cool temperature
Have no traces of yolk
Use clean dry utensils
What will happen if we
add salt or sugar
Lets find out…
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Nutritional
Value
Protein
Also have fat soluble vitamin A D and E
Water soluble B complex vitamins
Mineral such as
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Magnesium
Iron.
It is interest to note that 75% of an egg is Water