Cracking an egg open to find a black egg yolk can be extremely startling. It’s also possible to occasionally find a black spot in egg yolk. So, why is egg yolk black sometimes? What does it mean, and are these eggs safe to eat? When eggs are hard-boiled and overcooked, the yolk may form a …
Egg yolks come in a wide range of colors, not just the sunny yellow and yellow-orange that immediately comes to mind. Egg yolks can be red or have red spots for various reasons. If you find your egg yolk is red, it doesn’t mean it’s unsafe to eat. An egg yolk that’s red in color …
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More and more people are paying attention to the pH levels in their bodies and the level of acidity in their foods. For people with certain kidney and digestive issues, avoiding acidic foods can be part of maintaining their health and feeling good. But, if you watch the number of acidic foods in your diet, …
Making a stable emulsion is one of the best cooking skills to master. Thick sauces, smooth dressings, and decadent creams all rely on the ability to make your own emulsions. The ordinary kitchen is full of emulsions and emulsifiers, but learning how to make your own can be challenging. So of the options out there, …
If you boil eggs often, you may have noticed that some boiled eggs float in water while some do not. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about floating eggs, and many people think that eggs that float are rotten or that hard-boiled eggs are supposed to float … so what’s the truth? What …
Eggs are incredibly nutritious, as a rich source of protein, fat, and a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals. But how do eggs fit into a modern understanding of nutrition? How are eggs classified? What food group are eggs in? The USDA places eggs in the “protein” food group with meat, poultry, seafood, and …
Chickens come in many colors, and chicken eggshells can range widely in color. The usual store-bought eggs are white or brown, but different breeds can produce eggs in shades from white and cream to blues, pinks, greens, and tans. Hens can also lay eggs with solid colored, spotted, or speckled shells. The color of the …
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Everyone is looking for the perfect way to make boiled eggs, and some say the secret is to start with cold water. Do you get better boiled eggs from cold water, or is boiling water best? How do you make a perfect boiled egg with a delicate yolk and an easy-peel shell? Here’s everything you …
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Eggs are a convenient and nutritious food, and they’re versatile. They’re essential ingredients in hundreds of recipes for baked goods, main dishes, desserts, and salads. And, of course, eggs make an excellent main course on their own. Of the many ways to prepare eggs, two of the simplest are boiling them or scrambling them. These …
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It’s hard to beat eggs for simple, nutritious food. Eggs are convenient and healthy, and they’re also wonderfully versatile. They’re essential ingredients in hundreds of recipes for baked goods, salads, main courses, and deserts—and they’re great on their own, either hard or soft-cooked. Soft-cooked eggs, with firm whites and warm liquid golden yolks, are a …
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