Eggs (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What key feature distinguishes free-range eggs from other types?
What key feature distinguishes free-range eggs from other types?
Hens have access to outdoor areas
How are omega-3 eggs produced?
How are omega-3 eggs produced?
Hens' diet enriched with flax seeds
What is the egg shell primarily made of?
What is the egg shell primarily made of?
Calcium carbonate
Where is lecithin found in an egg and what is its function?
Where is lecithin found in an egg and what is its function?
In yolk; acts as an emulsifier
What do prominent chalazae indicate about an egg?
What do prominent chalazae indicate about an egg?
The egg is fresher
What percentage of high biological value protein do eggs contain?
What percentage of high biological value protein do eggs contain?
13%
Which nutrients are NOT found in eggs?
Which nutrients are NOT found in eggs?
Carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamin C
At what temperature should eggs be stored?
At what temperature should eggs be stored?
At or below 5°C
What does the Bord Bia quality assurance symbol indicate?
What does the Bord Bia quality assurance symbol indicate?
Salmonella-free eggs
At what temperature do egg whites coagulate?
At what temperature do egg whites coagulate?
60-65°C
What substance in egg yolks enables emulsification?
What substance in egg yolks enables emulsification?
Lecithin
What are the four key objectives of SEAS?
What are the four key objectives of SEAS?
Quality, sustainability, welfare, traceability
Which is an example of eggs used for binding?
Which is an example of eggs used for binding?
Meatballs or fish cakes