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Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
burgers
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
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
Which part of the egg?
shell
yolk
albumin
chalazae
What is the name of the protective membrane just under the shell?
Shell membrane
Air pocket
Thin Albumen
Chalazae
The colour of the egg shell has no influence on nutritional values or eating quality.
True
False
What egg structure holds the yolk in the center by anchoring and supporting it?
Albumen
Chalaza
Yolk
Air cell
Egg whites act as a raising agent when whipped into a foam by
adding protien
adding volume
adding air
adding texture
What method of cooking egg involves slipping egg into simmering water?
Hard Boiled
Soft Boiled
Poached
Fried
What method of egg cookery was used for the egg in the photo?
Poached
Fried
Scrambled
Boiled
Which part of the egg?
Yolk
Chalazae
Membrane
White
Which part of the egg?
Yolk
Chalazae
White
Shell
The air cell is located at the skinny (pointy) part of the egg.
True
False
Which is a macronutrient found in eggs?
calcium
protein
vitamin A
Carbohydrates
Which micro-nutrient is found in eggs?
Fat
Calcium
Carbohydrates
Vitamin A
What does the Bord Bia Quality mark indicate to the consumer? (choose all the correct answers)
Hens have been intensively reared in barns
Only heat treated feed is used
The eggs have been reared with high levels of hygiene
Farms are monitored for salmonella.
How should eggs be stored?
In a fridge temperature 0 - 5 degrees
In the freezer -18 degrees
In the store cupboard at 22 degrees
In water
