Eggs biologically are laid by the females of many animals such as the birds and the reptiles. An egg consisting of the ovum is surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing. The eggshell’s color varies with the breed and has nothing to do in particular with the taste and its nutritive value. The color of the yolk again depends on the diet of the animals such as wheat-fed hen lay darker yolk eggs than the grass-fed hens. The most common egg used today is the hen’s egg. Eggs of other animals such as goose, duck and fowl are also available in some areas.
Eggs are the powerhouse of essential nutrients and minerals. It is found that the incredible egg has the 13 essential nutrients. It consists of the protein of the highest quality, zinc, folate and iron. It is extremely nutrient-dense food. Eggs are the source of nutrition of people of all ages.
