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Eggs (food)
Eggs can be served in many ways, and they are a good source of protein. Chicken eggs are commonly used, but turkey, duck, peacock, and quail eggs are also common depending on the culture.
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How many eggs do hornbills have?
Hornbills typically lay between 2 to 5 eggs per clutch, although the exact number can vary depending on the species. The eggs are usually incubated by the female, while the male supplies food during this period. After hatching, the chicks remain dependent on their parents for several weeks.
How do you successfully microwave an egg?
1) Crack in into a lightly microwavable dish.
2) Break the yoke.
3) Add a couple drops of water.
4) Cover with a clean paper towel.
Cook until almost done, as it will continue to cook as long as it is hot. Then add a little salt and black pepper.
Yes, eggs are a terrific source of protein, as are meats.
Are eggs a starch or a protein?
Eggs are a good source of protein. Egg yolks have about half of the protein, but also contain substantial cholesterol, which may be a dietary concern. There are prepared egg substitutes that reduce this content.
Eggs / Protein (g)
Egg, whole raw, 1 large 6.25g
Egg, whole, raw, 1 medium 5.5g
Egg yolk, raw, 1 large 2.78g
Egg white, raw, 1 large 3.51g
Egg, whole, fried 6.23g
Egg, whole, scrambled 6.76g
Egg, whole, boiled 6.29g
Egg, substitute, liquid, 1/4 cup 7.53g
Egg white is about 10% protein (with the remainder being mostly water), of which a bit over half is a protein called albumen.
If the egg floats is it a bad egg?
Yes, eggs are porous and as they age an air pocket forms in the eggs causing it to float. At the same time water vapor and gases are leaving the egg. This difference in mass will cause the egg to float.
Is a cooked egg a chemical change?
yes, a chemical change is anything that cannot be reversed, you cannot uncook an egg!
The proteins in the egg are denatured and crosslinked by the heat.
How much potassium is in a egg?
Chemistry professor Charles Weber offers a list of potassium-containing foods
http://charles_w.tripod.com/table3.html
in his book suggesting potassium as a possible curative agent in the treatment of hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Foods are listed as mg numbers per calorie. He lists an 80-calorie egg (frozen or unfrozen) as 0.8, so the multiple is 64 mg of potassium.
Weber's site contains many links to his and other works.
Is a Egg an Heterogeneous Mixture?
No, an egg is not a heterogeneous mixture. It is considered a homogenous mixture because it is made up of different components (yolk, egg white, membrane) that are evenly distributed throughout the egg.
How many eggs are produced each year in California?
California produces around 6 to 7 billion eggs per year, making it the leading egg-producing state in the U.S.
Does cooking an egg have an effect on protein absorption?
I am going to assume that you are asking if cooking an egg has any affect on how your body absorbs its proteins.
The answer is; not really. Your body would still get all the protein, though it would have to work harder if it was a raw egg.
Think of cooking as a process that is very similar to digestion. When our bodies digest proteins, we are actually breaking them down into their peptides and essential amino acids. So all you are doing by cooking the egg is to 'pre-digest' a bit in order to give your body less work to do.
In other words, when Sly Stallone 'Rocky' drank the raw eggs, it was more of an exhibition on masochism than good nutrition.
What is the meaning to the joke, what you say when lost.not scrambled or fried?
The joke plays on the double meaning of "lost" and the context of food, specifically eggs. When someone says "what you say when lost," it sets up an expectation for a witty or clever phrase. The punchline "not scrambled or fried" humorously suggests that instead of expressing confusion, the person is referring to eggs that are in their original state, which is "not scrambled" or "not fried." This wordplay creates a lighthearted twist on the idea of being lost.
Is it possible to cook something like green eggs and ham without using food coloring?
Yes, you can make green eggs by blending spinach or another green vegetable with the eggs before cooking. For the ham, you can use natural ingredients like pesto or fresh herbs to add a green color without using food coloring.
What type of reaction occurs when an egg is cooked in a pan?
Endothermic, because energy is absorbed from the surrounding (Apex Physics 2023)
What do meat milk and egg in our diet?
To answer simply, eggs and milk are both great protein sources. An average size egg contains about 6g of protein (12%), whilst a glass of milk contains about 8g of protein (3.5%). The protein is also high quality & is easily broken down by the body into usable amino acids. If someone does not eat meat (e.g. Vegetarians) they will need a good protein alternative; milk & eggs is one good source.
How often do birds lay eggs in a year?
Typically, birds can lay eggs once a day at most - in some cases less often when eggs are slow to develop.
In the Enriched and Tropical Worlds where annual cycles are fairly regular and productivity high, it is very rare for parental care to be so prolonged as to inhibit breeding each year. With those Enriched and Tropical World birds that do have relatively prolonged parental care, dispersal is rapid enough that broods can be raised each year.
In the Unenriched World of Australia and Southern Africa, parental care in obligate cooperative breeders such as the White-Winged Chough may be very prolonged, but the large number of helpers means that second broods can be reared when the first is still dependent. This again means that breeding less often than annually is not likely.
The few birds where parental care is prolonged enough to prevent annual breeding are very large, altricial or semialtricial and if terrestrial occur invariably in the Tropical or Unenriched Worlds. They include:
- some large parrots such as the Palm Cockatoo
- numerous raptors such as eagles and certain other predators such as ground hornbills
- large seabirds like albatrosses and frigatebirds
What is a fresher grade or an AAA egg?
The grading of eggs is done by "candling" in which a light is shown through the egg to determine the quality of the contents. If the yolk is unbroken and round then it is considered "A" grade and suitable for retail or home use. A grade of AA is given to fresh eggs with a strong shell that can be cooked, unbroken, and made into hard or soft boiled eggs. So, yes, AA is slightly better than a simple A.
How many calories in 2 poached eggs and 2 grilled bacon rashers?
The amount of bacon and how the home fires are cooked alter the calorie count. Frying the potatoes in butter ups calories drastically.
Why do rotten eggs float in water?
As the egg decomposes, the mass of the egg is reduced. This is because the egg shell is porous and water vapor and gases can escape over time, reducing the mass of the egg. If the mass of the egg is less than the mass of the volume of water displaced by the egg, it will float.
How do you boil eggs so the yolk doesn't turn green?
Don't cook your eggs for longer than you have to and when they're finished cooking plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process. Begin with room temperature eggs, as soon as the water comes to a boil, remove from heat and cover, let stand for 18 - 20 minutes. Remove and put in cold water. This will prevent cracking, green yolk, and will result in a tender, not rubbery, white. I I got this process from a Sara Moulton show years ago and have been using it ever since. Also, for easier peeling, don't use super fresh eggs.
Can you eat a 3 day old hot dog?
A 3 day old hot dog should be safe to eat if it's been refrigerated.
How do you know that you have beaten the eggs whites to thick peak?
Beating egg whites until a thick peak forms is ideal when making angel food cake as the egg is the leavener in the recipe. For meringue, it is what makes the meringue hold its form and not become watery and runny.
Can you change a hard boiled egg to its original soft inside?
No you cannot change a hard boiled egg into its original state. You would have to make another egg. If you want a soft boiled egg, you would put the egg or eggs in a small pot covering the egg or eggs with cold water. Put a lid on the pot and wait for the water to boil (put burner on medium to high). Once the water has boiled, immediatly time the egg for 3 min, and once the 3 min is up, dump out hot water and rinse eggs with cold water to stop the egg from over cooking. Then crack open the top of the egg and enjoy!
