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WorksheetsEgg Unit
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 12hrs 16mins
Why do shoppers buy large eggs the most?
Most recipes call for them
They are the cheapest
They are the most nutritious
They have the most protein
Why do many experts urge people to limit the number of egg yolks they eat?
cholesterol in the yolk
too much protein
not healthy for you
no nutritional value
How and where should eggs be stored?
in the carton in the refrigerator
in the carton at room temperature
out in the open in the refrigerator
in the carton in the freezer
Which temperature should eggs be cooked at?
medium
low
high
How long can uncooked eggs be stored?
up to 3 weeks
up to 1 week
up to 4 weeks
up to 5 weeks
How long can cooked eggs be stored?
up to 1 week
up to 2 weeks
up to 5 weeks
3 days
The supermarket is selling large brown and white eggs for the same price per dozen. You want to buy the most nutritious eggs, which would you buy and why?
white eggs because they are more nutritious
brown eggs because they are more nutritious
brown eggs because the taste better
it doesn't matter which color eggs that you buy, they have same nutritional value
The grocery store has cracked eggs on sale for half price. Should you buy them? Explain why or why not?
No, because they could contain bacteria like salmonella
Yes, because that's a bargain!
What is the egg grading process called when eggs are lit up in order to see inside the egg?
candling
weeping
poaching
sanitizing
Which food group are eggs in?
dairy
meat
fruits
vegetables
What nutrients do eggs contain?
calcium, protein, cholesterol
cholesterol, water
protein, iron, calcium, vitamin A
What happens to a hard-boiled egg that is overcooked?
the white turns grey and rubbery, and the yolk turns dry and green
the white stays the same and the yolk turns blue
nothing
Describe how eggs stuck inside an egg carton can be removed?
throw the egg and carton away
once it is the last egg, wet the carton and peel the carton from the stuck egg
they can't be removed
How can you prevent an egg from exploding in a microwave oven?
poke a hole in the shell or take it out of the shell
you can't microwave eggs
What are Essential Fatty Acids are needed for?
healthy skin
healthy cells
nervous system
all of the answers
How can eggs be cooked?
baked
fried
poached
all of the answers
What does emulsify mean?
brings ingredients together the normally separate after mixing like mayonnaise
helps foods keep their shape and holds them together like glue, for something like meatballs
Helps food products to gel like pudding or flan
helps products rise, like popovers or angel food cake
When using eggs, what does it mean to bind?
helps foods keep their shape by holding it together like glue, for meatballs
helps food products to gel like pudding or flan
helps food products rise like angel food cake
brings ingredients together that usually separate after mixing, like mayonnaise
What does it mean to leaven?
helps food products like angel food cake or popovers rise
helps hold foods together like glue, like meatballs
helps products to gel like pudding
brings ingredients together that usually separate after mixing, like mayonnaise
what does it mean when eggs help to thicken?
makes product gel up like pudding or flan
helps product rise like popovers
helps products to keep their shape like meatballs
brings ingredients together that usually separate after mixing, like mayonnaise
What is a saturated fat?
is missing some Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source of it is vegetable oil.
contains as much Hydrogen as it can hold, is solid at room temp and a source is lard.
contains the least amount of Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source is olive oil.
What is an unsaturated fat?
contains the least amount of Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source is olive oil.
is missing some Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source of it is vegetable oil.
contains as much Hydrogen as it can hold, is solid at room temp and a source is lard.
What is a polyunsaturated fat?
contains as much Hydrogen as it can hold, is solid at room temp and a source is lard.
is missing some Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source of it is vegetable oil.
contains the least amount of Hydrogen, is liquid at room temp. and a source is olive oil.
How are fats used in your body?
for energy
to provide insulation and regulate body temperature
to protect organs
all of the answers
What is Cholesterol and where is it made in your body?
Wax-like substance made in liver, can build-up in your body & clog arteries
Wax-like substance made in kidney, can build-up in your body & clog arteries
What is the albumin?
there is a thick and a thin, made of protein, minerals, and water
a spiral band that anchors the yolk in the center of the egg
surrounds and holds the yolk
membranes that protect the egg against bacteria
What is the purpose of the egg's shell membrane?
eggs 2nd line of defense against bacteria
to hold the yolk
to anchor the yolk
What is the egg's chalaza?
pair of spiral bands that anchor the yolk in the center of the egg
the layer that surrounds the yolk made up of protein, minerals, and water
the egg's 2nd line of defense against bacteria
How many parts of an egg are there?
10
9
8
7
What determines the color of the egg's yolk?
breed of hen
depends on the hen's feed
how old the egg is
The fresher the egg, the stronger the egg's __________________.
yolk membrane
shell membrane
albumin
chalaza
What determines the color of the egg?
breed of chicken
what the chicken eats
it's random
This develops at the wide end of the egg after the egg is laid, and is used in determining the egg's grade.
air cell
chalaza
egg yolk
germinal disc
What grade eggs are most commonly used?
AA
A
B
What are grade B eggs mostly used for ?
commercial use of baked goods, powdered eggs
poaching or frying
to sell in grocery stores
all of the answers
What does line A represent?
chalaza
air cell
shell
shell membrane
What does line B represent?
germinal disk
air cell
chalaza
yolk
What does line C represent?
yolk
yolk membrane
germinal disk
shell
What does line D represent?
chalaza
thick albumin
yolk membrane
shell membrane
What does line E represent?
thin albumin
thick albumin
inner shell membrane
outer shell membrane
What does line F represent?
yolk
thick albumin
thin albumin
inner shell membrane
What does line G represent?
yolk membrane
yolk
germinal disk
shell
What does line H represent?
inner shell membrane
outer shell membrane
thick albumin
shell
What does line "I" represent?
air cell
chalaza
inner shell membrane
yolk
What does line J represent?
air cell
inner shell membrane
outer shell membrane
shell
This is a fluffy white mixture of beaten egg whites and sugar.
Meringue
Custard
Whipped Cream
This is a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar and a flavoring such as vanilla
meringue
custard
whipped cream
This a container of water heated to a given temperature, used for heating substances placed in smaller containers.
to beat
water bath
whisk
bake
This means to stir (cooking ingredients) vigorously with a fork, whisk, or beater to make a smooth or frothy mixture.
to whisk
to beat
This means to stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.
to beat
to whisk
