Culinary 1 - Eggs Unit

What is the function of the shell in an egg?

• It provides nutrition.

• It allows moisture and gases to pass through.

• It increases the egg's size.

• It gives the egg its color.

What does the bloom on an egg shell do?

• It adds color to the egg.

• It helps seal pores and protect the egg from contamination.

• It provides nutrition to the egg.

• It makes the egg larger.

What does the air cell in an egg indicate?

• The egg's color.

• The egg's freshness.

• The egg's nutritional value.

• The egg's size.

What is the function of the chalaza in an egg?

• It holds the yolk near the center of the egg.

• It provides nutrition to the egg.

• It gives the egg its color.

• It allows gases to pass through.

What is the yolk membrane called?

• Chalaza

• Vitelline membrane

• Air cell

• Germ spot

What determines the color of an egg shell?

• The breed of the chicken

• The age of the egg

• The size of the egg

• The nutrition of the egg

What is the main nutritional value of eggs?

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the purpose of candling eggs?

• To cook the eggs

• To look inside an egg without breaking it

• To color the eggs

• To increase the egg's size

What is the USDA responsible for regarding eggs?

• Cooking eggs

• Grading eggs

• Coloring eggs

• Selling eggs

What is the best grade of eggs for cooking out of the shell?

• A

• B

• AA

• C