Eggs

What is the outside of the egg called?

• Shell

• shell membrane

• chalaze

• albumen

What is the best way to store an egg?

• room temperature and covered

• refrigerated and uncovered

• room temperature and uncovered

• refrigerated and covered

The egg white is called:

• shell

• chalazzae

• albumen

• air cell

Eggs act as a leavening agent in which of the following foods?

• mayonnaise

• angel food

• meatloaf

• breaded meat

Eggs act as an emulsifier in which of the following foods?

• mayonnaise

• angel food

• meat loaf

• breaded meat

Eggs act as a binder in which of the following foods?

• mayonnaise

• angel food

• meatloaf

• breaded meat

When we refer to eggs as an 'emulsifier', what does that mean?

• An egg can hold a fat and a liquid together without separating

• When a fresh egg is heated, the shell membranes bond between the shell and whites

• An egg can be prepared in as many ways as a chef's toque has pleat

• The protein in the egg may 'curdle' when exposed to too high of heat

How do eggs act as leavening agent?

• Beaten eggs incorporate air, and when the air is heated...it rises

• Do not leave egg dishes set for over 1/2 hour, in order to reduce food-poisoning hazard

• Eggs may turn a green color when overheated

• The chemical lecithin reacts with acid

Which egg has the most nutrient value

• white

• brown

• Easter

• it doesn't matter

Cholesterol is found in the _________ __________

• egg white

• egg yolk

• the whole egg

• There is no cholesterol in eggs