Many people believe that eating eggs may be bad for your health. But wait, think twice before you believe that! Did you know that both the white and yolk of an egg are rich in nutrients – proteins, vitamins and minerals with the yolk also containing cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids? Eggs are an important and versatile ingredient for cooking as well, as their particular chemical makeup is literally the glue of many important baking reactions.
Eggs are a very important part of many diets around the globe. According to many experts, proteins are a better choice for breakfast than processed cereals full of sugars. And it is the best way to get your weight under control. And opposite to popular belief, eggs do not cause heart disease. Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein.
More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. The whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat. They are the source of cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin – the compound that enables emulsification in recipes such as hollandaise or mayonnaise.
The Chalaza… You have probably cracked an egg and wondered what in the world is that gooey string inside? It looks disgusting! It is called the chalaza (pronounced: cuh-lay-zuh). And it’s safe for eating. Despite of the fact that it looks weird, that is not the umbilical cord. This image will better explain what it is.
The chalazae (plural), keep the egg yolk in place and can be found on both sides of the yolk. And the fun part is that the more prominent the chalazae are, the fresher the eggs are.
The truth is that these little strings disappear as the egg matures. If there is no chalaza in your egg it is probably not as fresh. It means that the egg has been the egg has been sitting in the store or in your refrigerator for a long time.
So next time you crack an egg know what you should look for! So what can you say about this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, and don’t forget to share this blog post with your family and friends online. And also, visit our website more often for more updates.
Eggs are a very important part of many diets around the globe. According to many experts, proteins are a better choice for breakfast than processed cereals full of sugars. And it is the best way to get your weight under control. And opposite to popular belief, eggs do not cause heart disease. Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high-quality protein.
More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. The whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat. They are the source of cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin – the compound that enables emulsification in recipes such as hollandaise or mayonnaise.
The chalazae (plural), keep the egg yolk in place and can be found on both sides of the yolk. And the fun part is that the more prominent the chalazae are, the fresher the eggs are.
The truth is that these little strings disappear as the egg matures. If there is no chalaza in your egg it is probably not as fresh. It means that the egg has been the egg has been sitting in the store or in your refrigerator for a long time.
So next time you crack an egg know what you should look for! So what can you say about this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below, and don’t forget to share this blog post with your family and friends online. And also, visit our website more often for more updates.
