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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHITE AND BROWN EGGS?
As the saying goes “Brown eggs are local eggs and local eggs are fresh.” However, the color of the egg is determined by the hen. For example: a White Leghorn will produce white eggs and the Rhode Island Red will produce the brown egg.
ARE THE EGGS WASHED BEFORE PACKAGING FOR RESALE?
Absolutely, once the egg has been laid by the hen the egg goes through a washing, grading and weighting process before being packaged for resale.
EGGS GOOD/BAD FOR YOU???
A recent study indicates that eggs may not be so bad after all. It seams that researchers have found something called phosphatidyicholine, or PC, in eggs actually stops the cholesterol in eggs from entering your bloodstream. In fact, they have applied for a patent for this ingredient. PC doesn't stop 100% of the cholesterol from getting into your blood, but it does seem to block a significant amount. This could be very good news for egg lovers, especially since eggs are packed with other healthy goodies – protein, vitamins A and E and vitamins B-6, B-12 and folate.
WHY AFTER BOILING EGGS DOES THE SHELL STICK TO THE EGG AND WHAT CAN I DO?
Because the eggs are too fresh. One way to avoid the sticking is to boil your eggs in a stainless steel pan, cool with cold water. Once cooled drain water and shake pan to crack eggs against stainless steel. You may find this helps.
HOW OFTEN DOES A CHICKEN LAY AN EGG AND HOW MANY?
It takes a hen about 24 to 26 hours to produce a single egg. Fifteen to 30 minutes later, she starts all over again. A hen typically announces the success of her mission with a unique, triumphant cackle.
WHY ARE SOME HARD COOKED EGGS DIFFICULT TO PEEL?
They are too fresh. Fresh eggs may be very difficult to peel after they are boiled. Those eggs that have been kept in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days before cooking will usually peel more easily. Hard boiled eggs are usually good for up to one week AFTER they have been hard boiled, provided they are still in the shell and have been kept refrigerated.
CAN EGGS BE FROZEN?
Yes, but NOT in their shells. Hardcooked eggs will have tough whites.
The best answer I have heard on freezing eggs is to do this:
Break however many eggs you want to freeze into a bowl and mix together.
Pour egg mix into plastic ice cube trays and freeze overnight. The next morning, transfer to freezer baggies. 2 frozen egg cubes equals 1 egg. Always thaw the egg in the refrigerator before using. Wash out the ice cube tray with hot soapy water after having the raw egg in it.
WHAT ARE THE STRINGY WHITE PIECES IN EGG WHITES?
These rope-like strands of egg white, called chalazae (ka-LAY-zee), are not imperfections or beginning embryos but a natural, edible part of the egg. They help to keep the yolk centered in the thick white. They are more noticeable when the eggs are very fresh.
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