9 Fun and Useful Things About Chicken Eggs

Chicken eggs are common breakfast option in most families. They are a great source of protein, vitamin D (for the bones), choline (for brain functions), lutein and zeaxanthin (for the eyes). In the old days, eggs may have a reputation of being bad for health.
This is because its yolk is said to be high in cholesterol. However, a study done by Hua Zhong University of Science and Technology reveals that consumption of an egg everyday will not cause heart related problems. Thank goodness!

Today, Homely Smart will bring you some useful knowledge about chicken eggs. Enjoy!

1. Blood Spot on Egg Yolk Is Safe to Eat

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Finding a spot of blood on your egg may not be pleasant unless you love surprises. Most people loathe to the sight of blood especially on foods that isn't supposed to have blood on it. Worry not! Blood spots on the yolk is caused by ruptured blood vessel during egg formation. It is safe to eat.

2. It Takes About 11 Minutes to Boil A Perfect Egg

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A scientist chef has conducted an experiment to boil the perfect egg and it's not as direct as you think. First, the egg has to be cooked for 30 seconds in boiling water to avoid the egg white from sticking to the shell. Then, it has to be cooled off in ice bath before continue to boil for another 11 minutes. Voila!

3. Separate Yolk From White With A Plastic Bottle

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Involve your kids in your baking activity with this handy trick. A handy plastic bottle can be used to separate yolk from egg white. Just squeeze the bottle and let it suck in the egg yolk. A pretty neat trick for quick yolk separation especially when doing mass baking.

4. Don't Store Eggs At The Fridge Door Compartment

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Conventional fridge comes with egg compartments usually situated by the door. This is actually a bad spot for the egg as the temperature fluctuates when the door is opened. Given the fact that the freshness of egg is determined by its storage temperature, storing them inside the main compartment of the fridge might be the best idea. So, keep them in their cartons and put the whole package into the fridge.

5. You Can Eat The Egg Shell

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You heard it right! Yolks and egg whites are overrated. Make way for the egg shell! The egg shell is rich in calcium needed for healthy bones. Be sure to remove the white membrane sticking by the shell before grinding them in your coffee grinder. Make sure it is in perfect powdery form before consumption.
 
Note: Calcium overdose is harmful. Please consult your health practitioner before taking calcium supplements.

6. Make Hard Boiled Egg By Baking Them

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If you need to make hard boiled eggs enough to feed an entire army, baking them may be the better choice. This is because an oven is usually larger and can fit a lot of eggs with ease. Simply put them into the oven rack or in muffin trays and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

7. Peel Hard Boiled Egg In A Glass of Water

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This trick is magical! First, you put your hard boiled egg inside a glass or mason jar. Then, fill it with enough water to barely cover the egg. After that, shake vigorously for at least 5 seconds. The shell will come right off.

8. Cook Your Egg In A Ring Made Of Sausage

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Enjoy this fun way of making breakfast! Slice a sausage in half. Then, make several cuts on the sausage and bend it to form a circular shape. Secure the sausage with a toothpick. Crack the egg in the middle of the sausage hole and fry. Behold! Sausage egg or eggsage or sausegg or whatever you want to call it!

9. Checking Egg Freshness with Julian Date In Egg Carton

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Julian date is counted with 3 digits with 1 being January 1st and 365 being 31st December. Julian date in an egg carton is the last 3 digits of the packing date. With referring to picture above, the Julian date is 189 which is 8th July, the date the eggs are packaged. By practice, the eggs are still safe for consumption within 3 to 5 weeks after this date. Select highest Julian date for the freshest egg.

Hope this post appears useful to you. If you have any unheard of tips related to chicken eggs, kindly share in the comments below. We love to hear from you!