They are among the most nutritious foods in the world and unparalleled in the chefs' kitchens. The best part is that you can use them in dozens of different ways. Read below some surprising things about eggs.
Eggs can be added to any recipe. They are extremely versatile and, in the opinion of the best chefs, are the foods that you should never miss out on the refrigerator.
Water can show you whether an egg is still good. If you put an egg in a glass of water and sink, it is a sign that the yolk is still hard, that is, good. If the egg floats, it's time to throw it.
You can tell if an egg is boiled if you turn it. If it does not spin, it means that the white is still liquid and you have to let it boil.
Eggs are an excellent anti-hangover remedy. That's because of the high content of cysteine, the substance that helps breakdown the chemical compound called acetaldehyde, which causes hangover. Eggs also help eliminate the toxins left behind by alcohol.
A chicken makes between 250 and 279 eggs a year.
Eggs are a good source of vitamin D. You can take 10% of the recommended daily vitamin D dose by eating an egg.
Egg has very many pores - up to 17,000 small pores that absorb any odor from the refrigerator. That's why it's recommended to put them in cardboard boxes.
Most eggs come from China, the country producing 160 billion eggs a year.
Eggs contain almost all essential vitamins for the body, other than vitamin C. They also contain all the proteins and minerals your body needs.
