About 60 percent of the eggs sold in the United States come from farmers who participate in USDA’s grading service, voluntarily paying to have their eggs graded so the eggs can display a “USDA Grade A” or “AA” shield on their cartons. The grade is based on qualities that can be observed in the shell, […]
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Through her study of U.S. and European egg storage approaches, Deana Jones, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) food technologist in Athens, Georgia, says she hoped to clear up doubts and confusion prompted by differences in handling and storage practices. In the U.S., eggs are washed and refrigerated, whereas in Europe, they’re not. The differences prevent […]
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Did you know that not everyone washes and refrigerates their eggs? It’s true! The way eggs are stored depends on where they’re produced. Prompted by concerns about spoilage and foodborne illnesses, U.S. egg producers and processors began washing and refrigerating their eggs in the early 1970s. Other countries soon followed suit, and eggs are now […]
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The Incredible Egg wants your food eggsperience to be delicious and safe. So what do you do when a favorite dish calls for raw or lightly cooked eggs? For example, egg yolks are the star ingredient in mayonnaise, Hollandaise sauce, Caesar salad dressing, chilled souffles, chiffons, mousses and other recipes, but they don’t have to […]
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Don’t let cold days get you down this winter. Sure, it gets dark by 5 pm, which is a bummer, but the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down. Spice things up with some indoor exploration – with food! Experience flavors from around the world in new and exciting dinner dishes. This […]
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By Mickey Rubin, PhD Executive Director The Egg Nutrition Center (part of the American Egg Board) According to the World Health Organization, millions of children around the world suffer from stunting and wasting as a result of insufficient nutrition. In other words, they’re not growing normally and their bodies are skeletal and frail. Even here […]
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On Friday, October 11, egg lovers around the world will celebrate international egg dishes in honor of World Egg Day. Take a virtual trip around the globe with the Incredible Egg, as we share international egg fare you can find in the windy city of Chicago. Happy World Egg Day! Hot Woks Cool Sushi: 30 […]
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The Trend There’s nothing more satisfying than perfectly cracking an egg without getting any shell in your food or breaking the yolk. That is, until now. We have found the most satisfying thing yet: a one pan egg sandwich hack that the internet is going crazy for! What exactly is it? Incredible Egg saw this […]
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As families settle into fall routines, schedules can be hectic and leave little time for much else. We’re all too familiar with daily dilemmas like what outfit to wear, what to pack for lunch, and of course … what should I make for dinner? That nagging question usually pops up in the late afternoon — […]
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Baseball caps, stadium snacks, crowded stands and cheering for the home team. As a spectator, nothing brings summertime nostalgia flooding back more than a good old American baseball game. However, for our beloved players, these dog days of summer baseball make for a challenging time. As a professional baseball player, the month of August signifies […]
Continue Reading →The Incredible Egg recommends cracking an egg on a flat, hard surface like a countertop. By cracking the egg on a hard surface, rather than the edge of a bowl, you are less likely to put shell pieces in the bowl, which is both unpleasant and a food safety risk. HOT TIP: Got egg shells […]
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My name is Chloe Campbell and I’m a fourth-generation egg farmer. I’m 11 years-old and live in Abingdon, Virginia with my stepmom, dad, and my pet bunny, Trickle. I come from a long line of farmers. My cousin, Lake Wagner, is also a fourth-generation farmer at our family farm, Dutt & Wagner.
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