WorksheetsEggs
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the outside of the egg called?
Shell
shell membrane
chalaze
albumen
The egg white is called:
shell
chalazzae
albumen
air cell
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
Cholesterol is found in the _________ __________
egg white
egg yolk
the whole egg
There is no cholesterol in eggs
The air cell grows larger as an egg ages.
True
False
How many chalaza cords are there?
1
2
3
4
Which part of the egg?
Air Pocket
Thin Albumen
Thick Albumen
Germinal disc
Egg whites act as a leavening agent when whipped into a foam by
adding protien
adding volume
adding air
adding texture
Which micro-nutrient is found in eggs?
Fat
Calcium
Carbohydrates
Vitamin A
What is the British lion mark
Hens have been intensively reared in barns
The eggs have double yolks
The eggs have been reared with high levels of hygiene and welfare.
The eggs have been washed and dried
Which is a function of eggs?
Caramelisation
Dextrinisation
Emulsification
mailard reaction
