FAQ´S

Are egg products natural?

Egg products are 100% natural. They are obtained directly from a natural product: egg in shell. Some egg products contain additives, but that does not mean that they are artificial.

Does processing of egg affect its nutritional properties?

It is proven that processing egg does not affect its nutritional properties. The main objective is to present the product in forms more convenient for industry and eliminate the risk of contamination by microorganisms such as salmonella.

Are brown eggs better than white eggs?

The only difference between brown and white eggs is the color of the shell. Brown eggs, despite what many people believe, do not get their color from the hens’ food. The eggs are brown because  of the variety of hen that lays them: a brown hen.

Is consuming egg harmful to the heart on account of cholesterol?

Recent studies have shown that consuming two eggs a day does not affect a person’s health. Scientists have proven that the cholesterol in eggs is not harmful, as in the case of olive oil.

What is salmonella and how does it affect me?

Salmonella, is a pathogenic microorganism that may be present in eggs and is eliminated by pasteurization. Salmonella can cause severe gastrointestinal problems.

Is using egg products more expensive?

Many people think this because they compare the price of egg products by weight with the price of egg in shell by weight. However, they do not take into account that the weight of an egg product is net, without the dead weight of the shell. Also, egg products generate substantial savings in handling, storage, and usage.

Which is the world’s largest egg producing country?

China is the world’s leading egg producer, followed by the USA, India, and Mexico.

How can I distinguish a fresh egg from a spoiled egg?

Freshness is one of the most important factors to determine the quality of an egg, and it can be evaluated easily by examining the consistency of both the white and the yolk. In a fresh egg, the yolk is firm and round; the white maintains a certain density and surrounds the yolk giving it the appearance of a flying saucer. In a spoiled egg the yolk breaks easily and the white loses its consistency and becomes very liquid, expanding in an elongated and irregular shape around the yolk.

Who uses egg products?

The largest consumers of egg products are companies looking for functionality in their products and safety. They know that using pasteurized egg products eliminates the risk of contamination with microorganisms.

How long does an egg take to form?

It is widely accepted that the formative period for an egg is two weeks. A hen can lay one egg every 25 hours.

What is avian influenza or bird flu?

Avian influenza is a contagious disease caused by a virus, which normally affects birds and only rarely crosses the inter-species barrier and affects humans.

Can avian influenza or bird flu be transmitted to people?

Transmission of the virus from birds to humans is possible, but very difficult.  The virus is transmitted by saliva, nasal secretions, and excrement of infected birds, ad therefore one would have to come into contact with such substances to be infected by the virus.  The virus dies at temperatures above 70 °C, and therefore it is advisable to cook chicken and eggs uniformly at 70°C to eliminate any risk of contagion.

Is it possible to improve the egg’s functional properties?