eggs

• What is the European Union's rank in global egg production?

  Second largest
• How are eggs graded in the European Union?

  By size and quality according to regulations
• What grade of eggs is available to consumers in the EU?

  'A' grade eggs
• What happens to grade 'B' and 'C' eggs in the EU?

  They are used in manufacturing
• What must all 'A' grade eggs sold in the EU be stamped with?

  A code identifying production method, country of origin, and hen laying establishment
• What are the exceptions to the EU egg regulations?

  They do not apply to eggs sold directly to consumers for personal use
• What types of eggs are available for human consumption?

  Hen, duck, quail, and goose eggs
• What are some common cooking methods for eggs?

  • Fried egg
  • Scrambled
  • Poached egg
  • Soufflé
  • Omelette
  • Boiled egg
• What is the size classification for eggs based on weight?

  Very large (73g and over), large (63g up to 73g), medium (53g up to 63g), small (below 53g)
• What are the functional properties of eggs when heated?

  • Coagulation: Egg becomes firmer and eventually solid
  • Thickening: Adds nutrients and thickens sauces or custards
  • Binding: Holds ingredients together in mixtures
  • Coating: Helps coatings adhere to surfaces
  • Glazing: Provides a glossy finish to baked items
  • Emulsification: Stabilizes mixtures of oil and water
  • Foaming: Incorporates air to create stable foams
• What is coagulation in the context of cooking eggs?

  It is when the protein in the egg starts to firm up as it is heated
• How can eggs be used for thickening sauces or custards?

  By adding egg and heating it
• What role do eggs play in binding mixtures?

  They add moisture and hold the ingredients together
• How do eggs assist in coating food products?

  They help coatings like breadcrumbs stick to the surface
• What is the purpose of glazing with eggs in baking?

  To give a glossy golden brown finish
• What is emulsification in relation to egg yolk?

  It stabilizes mixtures of oil and water
• How does whisking egg whites create foam?

  It incorporates air and produces a stable mass of bubbles
• What are some EU foods that can be made with eggs?

  • Meringue
  • Tortilla
  • Scotch eggs