EGGS AT A GLANCE
Eggs are produced by a wide variety of birds, and have been a food for humans for thousands of years. Most eggs consist of an eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (yolk). Although there are many types of eggs, the most commonly consumed by humans are eggs produced by chickens. The high protein and choline content makes eggs one of the most popular nutritious foods. Every year, approximately 60 million tons of eggs are consumed in the world.
BENEFITS OF EGGS
Eggs contain a variety of nutrients that are very useful for humans, including:
Protein
Eggs are rich in protein, so the energy you use during the day can be replaced by eating eggs. The protein contained in eggs can replenish the energy of the organs that you use during the day.
Caring for the Skin
By consuming eggs every day regularly, it can provide benefits as skin tightening, skin smoothing, and relieving skin dryness.
Vitamins
There are many vitamins contained in eggs, one of which is Vitamin B which can be an important energy in the body. In addition, Vitamin E, which works together with Vitamin C, can prevent damage to the body from free radicals. The vitamin A contained can also maintain healthy vision and help cell growth and keep the skin healthy.
EGG PRICE
Egg prices in Indonesia tend to be stable, as they do not depend on the season, and there are a large number of chicken farmers. Price changes only occur when approaching major religious holidays, especially Eid al-Fitr, when this article was written, the price of eggs in Jakarta was in the range of IDR. 24,000/kg.
GETTING EGGS
Since eggs are a very popular food commodity, it’s easy to find places that sell them, starting from traditional markets. grocery stores, minimarkets, supermarkets and others.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EGGS TO COOKING
Eggs are one of the most commonly used ingredients in many recipes. For cakes or breads, eggs can provide a soft and crunchy texture, and can help cakes or breads rise perfectly. In addition, eggs are also often used as a natural adhesive that can be consumed for cake decoration or attaching meat to flour.