C&B 1: Egg Composition & Applications

Eggs should be stored in their original carton since they are very porous and will attract odors easily.

• True

• False

Grade B eggs are the highest quality eggs.

• True

• False

Medium eggs are the most common, and standard size to use in recipes.

• True

• False

Eggs are an incomplete protein, and do not provide the 9 essential amino acids.

• True

• False

Storing eggs at room temperature for even 1 day ages them more than they would have aged in a week under refrigeration

• True (Pick this one)

• False

Eggs are considered a potentially hazardous food, and can provide breeding grounds for foodborne illness such as salmonella.

• True

• False

Eggs can be prepared by either using a dry or moist heat method.

• True

• False

The egg yolks can be used as a leavening/lightening agent in food products.

• True

• False

Eggs contain vitamins A, B, D, and E.

• True

• False

The white of the egg contains all of the fat and cholesterol.

• True

• False