Discarded false ideas such as that it is not advisable to eat more than two eggs a week, that their nutrients are found in the white and that the yolk is what makes you fat due to its high cholesterol content (the bad kind), other supposed certainties remain that crumble. If you delve a little deeper into the nature of this food, which is one of the most consumed in the world.
False, since the color of the shell only depends on the type of hen that lays them and does not determine whether they are more or less nutritious. Breed, health and diet have a lot to do with quality.
Mistake. Taking them without cooking is a practice followed by some athletes convinced that this way they provide them with more protein.
They are wrong, because they have the same raw as cooked, with the difference that the body is capable of absorbing twice as much protein from the latter as from uncooked ones.
In addition, taking them uncooked can lead to some illness, including salmonellosis, which would be avoided by passing them through fire.
It is true, although it is surprising to see that this is not the case in stores. It is because what must be avoided at all costs are changes in temperature.
For this reason, once they are cold, they should not be kept at room temperature for long, because the eggs “sweat” and since they are very porous, moisture could penetrate the shell and cause the growth of bacteria or mold.
In the United States and other countries they are refrigerated. It is because they wash them beforehand to avoid salmonella and by doing so they leave the shell unprotected and susceptible to infection with some type of bacteria. In the European Union this practice is prohibited.
For this same reason, it is not at all advisable to wash raw eggs under the tap. If they have any remains, it is best to rub them with a dry cloth.
There is a certain hysteria in preventing the slightest piece of shell from falling into the egg when breaking it. It’s okay if the piece isn’t very big and you eat it after passing it through the frying pan.
Absolutely. It may be unpleasant to look at, but nothing more. It is usually thought that it is because the egg is already fertilized and will soon become a chick.
Fake. It is just a sign that a blood vessel has broken before laying. It is not very common and, although it may indicate a vitamin A deficiency in the hen, the egg is perfectly edible.
Furthermore, there is nothing wrong with eating an already fertilized egg, although it is not more nutritious than the others.
In fact, they can continue to be taken between five and six weeks later. If they are really bad, you can tell right away by the smell.
But if you have doubts, there is a foolproof method. They are put in a pot with water from the weather: if they go to the bottom, they are fresh; If they float on the surface, it is better to discard them. If they float halfway through, they are still good, just not as fresh. Once cooked, it should only be kept cold for a couple of days.
Fake. This is the name given to a type of string that is somewhat more opaque than the white and that keeps the yolk in the center of the egg. Someone may have some qualms, but it doesn’t affect the flavor at all nor is it noticeable once cooked.
Yes but no. It is true that young hens tend to lay smaller eggs and that their size increases with age. But it is not necessarily so. It will depend on other factors such as breed, diet or whether they are raised on intensive production farms or in small open-air pens.
Not necessarily. There are many people convinced that eggs are not good for them. Most likely it is due to the way they are cooked. Those soft-boiled, poached or poached are digested better than hard-boiled or fried ones, which are the highest in calories due to the oil.
It is possible, but at the moment there is no scientific evidence to support whether they are more or less tasty or nutritious than those from chickens confined in cages. In any case, the choice is a question of personal ethics.
It seems to be true due to its considerable contribution of vitamin A and the antioxidant lutein, which play an important role in eye health.
Fake. It has been proven that eating them instead of a sweet breakfast helps stabilize sugar levels throughout the morning. The consequence is that you feel full longer and have less need to eat mid-morning.
