Eggs

Not that they need much describing - brown or white, available in a range of sizes. They can be bought as freerange, fresh eggs, fortified with Omega 3. They are nutritional powerhouses and well worth their own special compartment in the fridge.
Don't compromise here - free-range is always the best. Not only will the layer have enjoyed a good life but the taste is incomparable.
he eggshell contains thousands of tiny pores which can absorb odours. Keep them fresh for weeks by storing them in the carton or the egg section of the fridge.
Egg whites can be frozen. Egg yolks unbroken will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and the whites for 1 week.
To test to see if your eggs are fresh, place it in a bowl of water. If it floats, blunt side up, it's old. Older eggs, while not so good to boil and poach are usually perfectly OK to use in baking.

To Buy:

Don't compromise here - freerange is always the best. Not only will the layer have enjoyed a good life but the taste is incomparable.

To Store:

The eggshell contains thousands of tiny pores which can absorb odours. Keep them fresh for weeks by storing them in the carton or the egg section of the fridge. Egg whites can be frozen. Egg yolks unbroken will keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and the whites for 1 week.

Tips & Tricks:

Test to see if your eggs are fresh by placing it in a bowl of water. If it floats, blunt side up, it's stale.

Cooking Tips:

Poached eggs are much healthier than fried - and made well they're delicious. Bring a deep frying pan filled with water to the boil. Add a 1/2 tsp vinegar to the water. with a spoon, stir the water and drop the egg into the water when it is moving around in a whirlpool. Cool for 3 - 4 minutes before removing with a slotted spoon, gently blotting off any excess water and serving immediately.

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Nutrition per 1 Unit:

Weight (grams):

Carbohydrates, g:

0.2

Fat (g):

5.1

Monosaturated Fat , g:

2.2

Vitamin B2:

Vitamin B12:

Folic Acid:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Energy (kJ):

297

Protein (g):

6.4

Saturated Fat, g :

1.2

Vitamin A:

Niacin (B3):

Vitamin D:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.