10 extraordinary fun facts about eggs

Who doesn’t love a smoky poached egg sprinkled with a little salt or pepper on a winter evening? No breakfast menu is complete without eggs. A powerful source of protein, eggs is called superfoods. Learn some important facts about egg storage, cooking methods, and nutritional value. Here are some extraordinary fun facts about eggs.

• One egg contains 6 grams of protein, 70 calories, 185 milligrams of cholesterol, and 5 grams of fat.
• Store eggs in the refrigerator. But don’t keep it in the bag next to the fridge door. The temperature fluctuates in this space due to the repeated opening of the door. As a result, the eggs may be spoiled. Place the eggs in a large bowl and refrigerate.
• Old eggs are easier to peel than new ones.
• According to the Healthline website, even though the color of the eggshell is different, there is no difference in terms of nutritional value.
• Eggs can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 weeks. Don’t put more than that.
• Leave the eggs in a bowl of cold water to check if they are spoiled. If it floats, you will know that the egg is spoiled.
• After separating the egg whites and yolks, you can keep the whites in the fridge if necessary. But do not keep the yolk. Use the yolk in cooking custard or any other item.
• Many recipes call for room-temperature eggs. If you don’t remember to take it out of the fridge, dip the cold egg yolk in warm water. It will return to normal temperature quickly.
• Sometimes eggs crack during cooking. Mixing 1 teaspoon of salt in water or 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each egg will prevent cracking.
• Remove the eggs from the oven and immediately plunge them into cold water. Wait for 3 to 4 minutes. After peeling, the peel will separate easily.