Purchasing Eggs

How many kcal in eggs?

70 kcal

How much protein in eggs?

6 grams

How much fat in eggs?

5 grams

How much cholesterol in eggs?

185 mg cholesterol

How much omega 3 in eggs?

30 mg

How much vitamin D in eggs?

41 IU

How much carotenoids in eggs?

166 mcg

What is the Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970?

requires the USDA to ensure that egg products are

• safe

• wholesome

• unadulterated

• accurately labeled

What determines egg colors?

breed of chicken

What are the different grade eggs? (4)

1. US Grade AA

2. US Grade A

3. US Grade B

4. US Grade C

US Grade AA eggs.

highest quality, thick whites, high yolks

US Grade A eggs.

slightly lower quality, thinner whites, flatter yolks

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US Grade B eggs

lower quality, watery whites, flat yolks

US Grade C eggs.

lowest quality eggs

Why is US Grading eggs important?

matters depending on the use of the egg

• sunny side egg vs baking with the egg

What are the different sizes of eggs?

What are different egg preservation methods?

• refrigeration

• oil spraying

• oil dipping

• over wrapping

• controlled atmosphere storage

naturally have coating from chicken, however when we process them, they are removed

What are different types of processed eggs?

• refrigerated eggs, whites, and yolks

• frozen eggs/whites/yolks

• refrigerated/frozen deviled eggs, scrambled eggs

• dried eggs/yolks/whites

What are different types of specialty fresh shell eggs?

• vegetarian feed

• organic

• cage-free

• free range (roaming around not necessarily outdoors)

• pasteurized

• nutrient enhanced

What is CA Prop 2 (2008)

What are different types of packing material for fresh eggs?

cartons/flats

What are different types of packing material for frozen eggs?

• moisture proof

• vapor proof

• possibly metal pouches

What are different types of packing material for processed eggs?

• heavy plastics

• possibly cryovac

What are different types of packing material for dried eggs?

• aseptic

• pouches

• plastic lined bags

What are different characteristics of purchasing shell eggs?

• accept only clean, sound and odor free eggs

• purchase according to grade and size desired

• purchase quantity needed for 1-2 weeks

• delivered at or < 42F but must be stored below 40F

• check grades delivered

• crack to compare with grade ordered

• expiration 4-5 weeks after packaging

Where do we find pack dates and sell dates on egg cartons?

julian date: 221 day out of 365

What does 6/5lbs mean when it come to buying eggs?

net weight 30 lbs

• means you need to buy 6, 5 pound cartons

What are different egg based foods?

What are different cooking dry heat methods for eggs (3)?

1. baking (quiche/shirred eggs)

2. sauteing (scrambled, omelets, frittatas)

3. pan frying (sunny side up, basted, over easy (flip for like 2 seconds), over medium, over hard)

What are three types of moist heat methods for egg cooking?

1. in shell cooking (hard cooked vs soft cooked)

2. poaching

3. coddled eggs

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