Eggs

Eggs

Why are eggs good for you?

Eggs have excellent source of protein it can play a valuable part in a balanced diet, especially for vegetarians who aren’t getting any protein in their diet from meat.

Eggs are a good source of vitamins, particularly B vitamins and vitamins A, D and E.

Eggs are also a source of minerals including phosphorous, which is good for healthy

bones, and zinc, which aids growth and contributes towards a healthy immune system.

Where should you keep eggs?

- The Fridge (this isn't necessary but it will keep them fresher for longer because their quality deteriorates much faster at room temperature)

- The simplest way to store eggs is in the box you buy them in (Egg shells are porous

and can absorb the odours of other foods so try to keep them away from anything

strong-smelling, like fish)

- Make sure you use eggs by the ‘best before’ date shown on the egg or the box

Are there any safety issues with egg?

Salmonella is a bacterium that caused a large number of reported cases of food poisoning in Europe
in the 1980s. Many of these cases were associated with the consumption of raw or lightly cooked eggs. At the time, health authorities estimated that one in every 10,000 eggs carried this form of salmonella. However, salmonella has pretty much been eliminated today.

Health warning

Certain groups of people, such as young children, the elderly and pregnant women, may have weaker immune systems, which put them at higher risk of contracting salmonella. To be on the safe side, they should avoid eating foods that contain raw egg homemade mayonnaise or chocolate mousse.