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2.05X Egg-Citing Scavenger Hunt
Directions: Accessing the website, www.incredibleegg.org, navigate through the different areas of history, nutrition, cooking skills, and general knowledge of eggs. Research answers to the questions below. Finish as a homework assignment if class time it too short. Review answers in class.
1. What foodborne illness is associated with eggs?
2. What is the best way to separate eggs?
3. What is the general rule for cooking eggs?
4. Should you eat recipes with raw eggs in them? Why or why not?
5. Can you eat eggs with blood spots in them? If so, what should you do?
6. What are the recommendations for cooking eggs in the microwave?
7. If you want to eat them, what should be done to hard-cooked, colored eggs left out of the refrigerator?
8. On the website, can you look for more information on egg safety?
9. What are the main nutrients found in eggs, and how many calories do they have?
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10. Which part of the egg contains most of the nutrients?
11. What parts of the egg contains protein?
12. Look in the “egg 101” tab and watch the video, “By the Numbers.” What different kinds of eggs are available in the marketplace?
13. Are brown eggs more nutritious than white eggs?
14. Does eating eggs really cause heart problems or high cholesterol issues? Explain.
15. Select under the “recipes” tab, to “Cooking 101”, then to egg recipe terms. Explain what “tempering” is when cooking with eggs.
16. Now explain the following terms that apply to cooking with just egg whites.
1. cream of tartar-
2. add sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time-
17. Look for directions on “How to Make Deviled Eggs.” Explain the steps in detail.
18. What equipment would be used to make an omelet?
19. List 2 items of interest that you did not know about eggs before now that are not
contained in the questions above.
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