Question 1

Go to a specialty gourmet store or your butcher and compare as many of the following eggs as possible with your standard shell egg: fertile eggs, organic eggs, free-range eggs, quail eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, turkey eggs, and ostrich eggs

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Question 2

The basis for the size of an egg is the

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A)  shell-to-white ratio measured when the egg is candled.
B)  yolk-to-white ratio measured when the egg is broken out.
C)  minimum weight of a dozen eggs in shell.
D)  all of the above answers are correct
E)  none of the above answers is correctF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) C

Question 3

The fluffiness of a puffy omelet is achieved by

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A)  whipping both yolks and whites together until a dry mass is achieved.
B)  whipping whites until stiff and then folding them into separately whipped yolks.
C)  pouring a whipped egg mixture into a cold omelet pan or a suitable frying pan with sloping sides.
D)  none of the above answers is correctE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

The purpose of the shell membranes is to protect the

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A)  albumen from rupture.
B)  egg from bacterial invasion.
C)  shell from cracking.
D)  yolk from breaking.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The correct way to determine if a soufflé is done is to

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A)  continually check for doneness during baking.
B)  stick a toothpick in the center: if it comes out dry, the soufflé is done.
C)  gently shake the oven rack to determine if the soufflé jiggles.
D)  all of the above answers are correct e none of the above answers is correctE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Compare and contrast the different storage guidelines and food preparation uses for fresh, frozen, and dried eggs Include specific food safety precautions for each category

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Question 7

When eggs are overcooked

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A)  the fat-soluble vitamins-A, D, E, and K-are lost.
B)  the minerals, especially selenium, iodine, zinc, iron, and copper, are lost.
C)  the iron is not very available because, when exposed to heat, it binds to an egg protein that inhibits absorption.
D)  the iron in the yolk interacts with a small amount of sulfur, which ultimately causes a strong off-odor.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The emulsifying agent lecithin is found only in the egg whites

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When folding egg whites

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A)  with heavier mixtures, it is best to pour the whites over the heavier mixture.
B)  it is best not to rotate the bowl during folding.
C)  fold really well so that there are absolutely no streaks remaining in the mixture.
D)  avoid stirring, which will force air out of the egg whites.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The green ring around the yolk in an improperly cooked and/or cooled hard-cooked egg is ferrous sulfide

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

The high protein content in whole eggs makes them excellent

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A)  binders.
B)  emulsifiers.
C)  foaming agents.
D)  all of the above answers are correctE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Definition choices:
-vitelline membrane

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A)  the nutrient-dense dark yellow center of the egg that serves to nourish the developing chick
B)  the egg white, which accounts for approximately three-fifths of the egg's weight
C)  the invisible outer coating of the egg shell which seals the pores and protects the egg from moisture loss and bacterial contamination
D)  the membrane surrounding the egg yolk and attached to the chalazae
E)  the ropey, twisted strands of albumen that anchor the yolk to the center of the thick egg whiteF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Liquid egg substitutes are made by which of the following procedures?

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A)  the omission of the yolk
B)  replacement of egg yolks with vegetable fats
C)  removing some of the cholesterol from the yolk
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

As an ingredient in prepared foods, eggs are one of the most _____ of all ingredients

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A)  complicated to work with
B)  costly
C)  controversial
D)  versatileE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Liquid egg substitutes

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A)  are lower in sodium than regular eggs.
B)  have a four-month shelf-life.
C)  are irradiated and usually used for baked goods such as cakes and cookies.
D)  are used when raw eggs would pose a food safety risk.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Eggs are required to be inspected and found to be wholesome, unadulterated, and truthfully labeled under

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A)  the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.
B)  the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
C)  the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966.
D)  the Egg Products Inspection Act of 1970.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the egg shell?

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A)  The carbonate shell is 12 percent of an egg's weight.
B)  Brown eggs have a higher nutrient content than white eggs.
C)  The shell is protected by the cuticle or bloom.
D)  The protective cuticle is removed in commercially sold eggs; however, producers compensate for this loss by applying a coat of oil on the shell.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The biggest problem with the safety of eggs is contamination from

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A)  E.coli.
B)  Salmonella enteritidis.
C)  Cl.Botulinum.
D)  Cl.Perfringens.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The main cause of beading on a meringue is un-dissolved sugar, but over-cooking may cause it as well

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The color of the yolk is due to

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A)  nutrients in the yolk.
B)  pigments in the chicken feed.
C)  the protein content of the chicken feed.
D)  the water content in the chicken's diet.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Eggs

Go to a specialty gourmet store or your butcher and compare as many of the following eggs as possible with your standard shell egg: fertile eggs, organic eggs, free-range eggs, quail eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, turkey eggs, and ostrich eggs

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The correct way to determine if a soufflé is done is to

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Compare and contrast the different storage guidelines and food preparation uses for fresh, frozen, and dried eggs Include specific food safety precautions for each category

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When eggs are overcooked

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The emulsifying agent lecithin is found only in the egg whites

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When folding egg whites

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The green ring around the yolk in an improperly cooked and/or cooled hard-cooked egg is ferrous sulfide

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The high protein content in whole eggs makes them excellent

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Liquid egg substitutes are made by which of the following procedures?

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As an ingredient in prepared foods, eggs are one of the most _____ of all ingredients

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Eggs are required to be inspected and found to be wholesome, unadulterated, and truthfully labeled under

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The biggest problem with the safety of eggs is contamination from

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The color of the yolk is due to

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