Commodity Knowledge Quiz: Eggs

What are the functions of eggs in cooking?

• All of the above

• Create foam

• Thicken

• Add color to food

What is the main nutrient found in eggs?

• High quality protein

• Calcium

• Iron

• Vitamin C

What is the purpose of an emulsifying agent in cooking?

• To add flavor to food

• To add nutrients

• To hold together two liquids that normally wouldn’t stay mixed

• To create foam

What is the recommended method for hard-cooking eggs?

• Bake in the oven

• Boil for 5 minutes

• Simmer for 20 minutes

• Boil for 15 minutes

What is the secret to successfully scrambling eggs?

• High temperature cooking

• Over stirring the eggs

• Adding sugar to the eggs

• Slow cooking

What is the main purpose of a meringue in cooking?

• To add color to food

• To thicken

• To hold together two liquids

• To create foam

What is the key ingredient in making a souffle?

• Butter

• Flour

• Milk

• Egg whites

What is the traditional hollandaise sauce made of?

• Egg, sugar, and lemon

• Egg, butter, and lemon

• Egg and lemon

• Egg and milk

What is the purpose of poaching eggs in cooking?

• To create foam

• To cook eggs in simmering water

• To thicken

• To add color to food

What is the main purpose of an interfering agent in cooking?

• To hold together two liquids

• To create foam

• To inhibit the formation of large ice crystals

• To add flavor to food