6th Yr Home Economics - Work Package 2 - Ms Conway

Hello 6th Years,
Today's work will be on Eggs as a food commodity. The format is the same  - list of questions, once you complete them I will give feedback and send on correct answers. Attached is a power-point to support your work. As always your textbook will guide you and I have some YouTube files for your interest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZDLzifezKY&has_verified=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvLLNKaQC48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TaLt2xpBuw
EGGS

1. Name the nutrients present in a) egg white and b) egg yolk (simply name no expansion necessary)
2. Give an account of the nutritive value of eggs
3. Name two proteins present in a) egg white and b) egg yolk
4. Name the natural emulsifier found in eggs? Name one commercial food, which uses this emulsifier, and explain its action?
5. Outline the dietetic value of eggs
6. What are the effects of cooking on eggs?
7. Explain two methods of checking an egg for freshness
8. List four points to consider when storing fresh eggs
9. Explain the grading system used for the sale of eggs in Ireland
10. Give details of the new egg labelling system introduced in 2005
11. List six culinary uses of eggs giving an example for each
12. Explain three properties of eggs and suggest two dishes that illustrate each property
13. Write a note on salmonellosis
    
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