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Fun Facts about the Incredible, Edible Egg™
Did you know October 10 is World Egg Day? Countries around the globe have been celebrating World Egg Day for 10 years – from flying egg-shaped hot air balloons and hosting national Eggs Benedict Battles, to simply enjoying an egg dish at home.
In honor of World Egg Day, Howard Helmer, the Guinness World Records “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker,” shares five fun facts about eggs that even the most dedicated egg-head might not know.
- 100 Pleats = 100 Ways to Make Eggs. The chef’s hat, called a toque, has 100 pleats, representing the 100 ways you can cook an egg. Beyond basics like scrambled, fried, poached and hard-cooked, eggs are also used in omelets, frittatas, quiches, strata, cakes and cheesecakes, cookies, custards, meringues, pie fillings, soufflés, cream puffs, éclairs and so much more!
- Eggs, eggs and more eggs! China produces the most eggs of any country in the world, followed by the United States and India. People in Japan eat the most eggs of anywhere in the world.
- Just spin it. To determine if an egg is raw or hard-cooked, spin it! Because the liquids have set into a solid, a hard-cooked egg will easily spin. The moving liquids in a raw egg will cause it to wobble.
- Egg-centuate your inner and outer beauty. Egg whites are drying and have long been used as facial creams. And egg yolks are sometimes used in shampoos and conditioners and even soaps. Eggs can also help with inner beauty. The egg’s yolk is a rich source of choline, an essential nutrient that promotes brain health and memory development. Lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients found in egg yolks, promote eye health. While these two nutrients are present only in small amounts, research suggests that the lutein and zeaxanthin from eggs may be more bioavailable than from richer sources.
- “Go Green” With Dyed Eggs. Did you know that you can dye all-natural eggs with other natural items from the kitchen? Peels and juices from fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices and even coffee can be used to dye eggs at Easter or any time of the year. Or, try gluing natural items to eggs, like dry beans and lentils.
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