Eggs (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Shell function
Shell function
Outer protective layer of the egg
Yolk location & role
Yolk location & role
Yellow centre part; contains most nutrients
White (Albumen) key property
White (Albumen) key property
Clear part around yolk, rich in protein
Membrane function
Membrane function
Thin layers inside shell that protect contents
Air space change over time
Air space change over time
Increases as the egg ages
Chalazae function
Chalazae function
Two twisted cords that keep yolk centred
Protein % in eggs
Protein % in eggs
13%
Fat % in eggs
Fat % in eggs
10%
Carbohydrate % in eggs
Carbohydrate % in eggs
0%
Minerals in eggs
Minerals in eggs
Calcium, iron, phosphorus
Vitamins in eggs
Vitamins in eggs
A, B group, D, E, K
Water % in eggs
Water % in eggs
77%