Lesson 2

• What are the main topics discussed in the lesson on egg cookery?

  Characteristics of good quality eggs, their market forms, and their uses in culinary.
• How is the quality of eggs judged?

  According to their freshness, which can be determined based on the size of their air cell.
• What factors are used to grade eggs?

  Color, weight, and quality.
• What are the characteristics of eggs that are fit for sale and consumption?

  They should be fresh, clean, free from cracks, and free from foreign odors.
• What does quality in eggs refer to?

  The condition of the shell, air sac, white, and yolk.
• What indicates that a fresh egg has a clean and unbroken shell?

  The air sac is 1/8 or less in depth when broken, the white is clear and firm, and the yolk is well rounded.
• How can we determine an egg's freshness?

  By its buoyancy; if it floats, it is not fresh, and if it sinks and lies on the bottom, it is pretty fresh.
• Why is it important to consider both the appearance of the shell and the contents when grading eggs?

  Because both factors contribute to the overall quality of the egg.
• What are the common market forms of eggs sold in stores?

  Fresh eggs, frozen eggs, dried eggs, and preserved eggs.
• What is frozen egg and how is it treated?

  It is high quality whole egg, white, or yolk only that is pasteurized or treated to kill harmful microorganisms, and then frozen.
• How is dried egg processed?


  Dried or powdered egg is filtered, chilled, and dried through a spray-drying process.
• What are some examples of preserved eggs?

  Century eggs, pickled eggs, and salted eggs.
• What are the uses of eggs in culinary?

  1. As a binder
  2. As a coating agent
  3. As a thickener
  4. As a leavening agent
  5. As a clarifying agent
  6. As an emulsifying agent
  7. As an enriching agent
  8. As a glaze
• How do eggs function as a binder in cooking?

  When heated, eggs coagulate and help stick together the ingredients they are mixed with.
• How do eggs act as a coating agent?

  The egg helps hold the crumb mixture to the food when heated during the cooking process.
• What role do eggs play as a thickener in cooking?

  The protein in eggs thickens when heated and becomes firm.
• How do eggs serve as a leavening agent?

  Whipped egg whites contain tiny air bubbles that make the dish light and fluffy when added to other ingredients.
• What is the function of eggs as a clarifying agent?

  Beaten egg whites are added to remove impurities and produce a clear finish.
• How do eggs act as an emulsifying agent?

  Whipped egg yolks can hold together ingredients that do not normally mix, such as oil and vinegar.
• What is the role of whole eggs as an enriching agent?

  Whole eggs add flavor and nutritional value to dishes.
• How do eggs function as a glaze in cooking?

  Beaten whole egg or yolk brushed onto food items before baking gives it a gloss.
• Why are eggs considered important in culinary?


  They are used as an important ingredient in many different dishes.
• What can be used as a substitute for eggs in cooking?

  Various ingredients like applesauce, mashed bananas, or commercial egg replacers can be used.
• What is the importance of preventing food wastage?

  It lowers household food bills and conserves resources.
• How does reducing food waste contribute to the environment and economy?

  It conserves resources and reduces the overall cost of food production.
• What happens if an egg is broken by an outside force?

  Life ends.
• What happens if an egg is broken by an inside force?

  Life begins.
• What is the significance of the quote shared at the end of the lesson?

  It emphasizes that great things always begin from within and being responsible starts with oneself.
• What is the final message of the lesson on egg cookery?

  Eggs play an important part in our cooking and must be prevented from wastage.