Eggs (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What access do free-range hens have?
What access do free-range hens have?
Access to outdoor areas
What are organic eggs free from?
What are organic eggs free from?
Pesticides and GMOs
What enriches omega-3 eggs?
What enriches omega-3 eggs?
Hens' diet enriched with omega-3 fatty acids
What is the shell made of?
What is the shell made of?
Calcium carbonate
What is the main protein in egg whites?
What is the main protein in egg whites?
Albumin
What is the emulsifier found in yolk?
What is the emulsifier found in yolk?
Lecithin
What do visible chalazae indicate?
What do visible chalazae indicate?
Fresher eggs
What % of HBV protein do eggs contain?
What % of HBV protein do eggs contain?
13%
What % of fat is in the yolk?
What % of fat is in the yolk?
12%
What do eggs lack nutritionally?
What do eggs lack nutritionally?
Carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamin C
What temperature should eggs be stored at?
What temperature should eggs be stored at?
At or below 5°C
At what temperature do egg whites coagulate?
At what temperature do egg whites coagulate?
60°C to 65°C
At what temperature do egg yolks coagulate?
At what temperature do egg yolks coagulate?
65°C to 70°C
Define aeration
Define aeration
Process of incorporating air into a substance
What does SEAS promote?
What does SEAS promote?
Quality, sustainability, animal welfare, traceability