Egg Magic Tricks Video

Eggs

Eggs!

Eggs are a complete protein source (because they are from an animal).

Food Fact:

Egg colors do not influence the taste, eating quality, or nutritional value

• List 4 nutrients that eggs contain:–Protein–Vitamins A, D, and riboflavin– Iron–Fat

Parts of the EggAir Pocket

Yolk

High in fat and cholesterol

Chalazae (Anchor)

Keeps the yolk centered

Shell

Protects the egg contents

Thick Albumen (Egg White)

Around the egg yolk

Thin Albumen (Egg White)

Between the thick albumin and the shell

Storing and Purchasing Eggs!

• Eggs should be kept in their ORIGINAL CONTAINER. (so outside odors don’t get in the eggs!)

• If stored properly, eggs can last in the refrigerator for SEVERAL WEEKS.

• Fresh vs. Aged eggs…differences?

Cooking EggsMethods of cooking eggs include:

3. When eggs are cooked, they coagulate. This means that the liquid transforms

into a solid.

a. Hard Cookedb. Soft Cookedc. Scrambledd. Friede. Poached

Poached Egg Video

Cooking Eggs

• What do you think?• When eggs are cooked

too long, they become tough.

• What is responsible for the dark ring around the cooked egg yolks? What can be done to avoid them?

Iron and sulfur of the egg (chemical reaction), Immediately put in cold water after cooking.

Scrambled Eggs Video

Functions of EggsEggs perform different jobs in different foods.

These include:a. Leavening Agent Example: Angel Food

Cake, German Pancakes

• What are the three stages of beating egg whites?

–Foam

–Soft Peaks

–Stiff Peaks

Egg Whites– Even the smallest amount of FAT from the egg

yolks will prevent the formation of beaten egg whites.– Even if you get a small amount of the yolk in with the white

mixture, it will not foam. – For best results, use a METAL mixing bowl when beating egg

whites. Plastic can trap tiny bits of fat and oil.

b. Thickener Example: Pudding, custard

c. Coating Example: Breaded Chicken

d. Emulsifier Example: Mayonnaise*Emulsifiers make two

unmixable substances mix. (Oil and vinegar, grease and dish soap)

e. Binder Example: Meat Loaf

The size of eggs that a standard recipe calls for is large.

Egg Grading Video

Rubber Egg Examples

How to Make a Hard-cooked Egg…

– Place eggs in the bottom of a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with enough cold water to completely cover all of the eggs.

– Bring the water to a boil, then immediately turn the temperature down to a simmer. Simmer eggs for 12-15 minutes

– Drain and quickly cool eggs with cold running water.– Gently tap the eggs to crack the shell, and peel– If the shell sticks to the egg, it is not cool enough.

Cool eggs completely before beginning to peel.