
Basic Egg Preperation
Eggs in Recipes
Although you can use any size egg for frying, scrambling, cooking in the shell or…
Food Safety & Eggs
Eggs should be refrigerated in their carton at 40 degrees F on an inside refrigerator…
Cooking Temperature
Cook eggs to a proper internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
Egg Facts
Shell Colors (Brown vs. White)
The shell color of an egg is representative of the breed of hen that produces…
No Hormones
Laying hens do not receive hormones in any form.
Farm to Market Timing
Most eggs reach the supermarket a few days after being laid.
Food Safety & Eggs
Eggs should be refrigerated in their carton at 40 degrees F on an inside refrigerator…
Eggs and Good Health
Protein in Eggs
One large egg provides 6 grams of protein. That means that every large egg provides…
The Egg Yolk
The egg yolk provides the majority of the vitamins and minerals found in an egg.…
Nutrients in Eggs
Eggs contain all the essential protein, minerals and vitamins, except Vitamin C. But egg yolks…
Brown vs. White Eggs
Brown and white eggs have the same nutritional value.
Food Safety & Eggs
Eggs should be refrigerated in their carton at 40 degrees F on an inside refrigerator…







