Eggs
DEFINITION OF EGGS
A structure which the females of certain animal species lay as a means of reproduction, it contains a fertilized zygote and nutrition in the form of yolk for the developing offspring. Sometimes it contains other substances (e.g., the white of a hen 's egg), sometimes surrounded by a protective outer shell. Animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by female birds.Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.Otherwise known as the ovum. Some domesticated birds do not lay eggs. Egg also can define as the oval or roundish body laid by domestic poultry and other birds, tortoises, etc. It consists of a yolk, usually surrounded by the "white" or albumen, and inclosed in a shell or strong membrane. Structure of eggs
HISTORY OF EGGS
Celebrated since the dawn of time, the egg is a symbol of fertility, creation and new life. Though long considered a springtime food, it has now become an essential ingredient in all of our culinary traditions.
The ancient Persian and Celtic cultures celebrated the spring equinox with the gift of red-dyed eggs. The eggs were shared at a meal, and afterwards, the shells were carefully crushed, a ritual to drive away winter.
Since the beginning of human time. Wherever eggs could be obtained. Differerent kinds of eggs were/still are eaten in different parts of the world. Ostrich and chicken are the most common. Because eggs are relatively easy to obtain, excellent protein sources, adaptable to many different types of recipes (from simply boiled, fried, or stuffed to complicated quiche, custards or meringue), and fit the bill for meatless fasting days required by some religions. Eggs have been the object of much socio-religious symbolism and tradition. Over time, some groups have encouraged the consumption/decoration of eggs in celebration of
A structure which the females of certain animal species lay as a means of reproduction, it contains a fertilized zygote and nutrition in the form of yolk for the developing offspring. Sometimes it contains other substances (e.g., the white of a hen 's egg), sometimes surrounded by a protective outer shell. Animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by female birds.Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.Otherwise known as the ovum. Some domesticated birds do not lay eggs. Egg also can define as the oval or roundish body laid by domestic poultry and other birds, tortoises, etc. It consists of a yolk, usually surrounded by the "white" or albumen, and inclosed in a shell or strong membrane. Structure of eggs
HISTORY OF EGGS
Celebrated since the dawn of time, the egg is a symbol of fertility, creation and new life. Though long considered a springtime food, it has now become an essential ingredient in all of our culinary traditions.
The ancient Persian and Celtic cultures celebrated the spring equinox with the gift of red-dyed eggs. The eggs were shared at a meal, and afterwards, the shells were carefully crushed, a ritual to drive away winter.
Since the beginning of human time. Wherever eggs could be obtained. Differerent kinds of eggs were/still are eaten in different parts of the world. Ostrich and chicken are the most common. Because eggs are relatively easy to obtain, excellent protein sources, adaptable to many different types of recipes (from simply boiled, fried, or stuffed to complicated quiche, custards or meringue), and fit the bill for meatless fasting days required by some religions. Eggs have been the object of much socio-religious symbolism and tradition. Over time, some groups have encouraged the consumption/decoration of eggs in celebration of
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