Egg is a key ingredient used in many cooking applications, including baking, dressings, mayonnaises, sauces such as hollandaise and béarnaise.
COMMON INGREDIENT LIST TERMS USED TO DESCRIBE EGG PRODUCTS:
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- egg
- egg yolk
- egg white
- egg albumin
EGG HAS MANY FUNCTIONS INCLUDING:
- thickening of sauces and custards
- binding of meat patties
- adding moisture to cakes
- leavening of cakes, sponges, pavlova and soufflés
- emulsifying of dressings, mayonnaises and sauces
- providing colour to cakes, sauces and glazes on baked goods and breads
Note: In Australia, New Zealand, Eupore and USA if any ingredient in the product is derived from egg then this must be declared on the label.
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