contain not only cholesterol, but also essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K, and omega-3 fats. They also contain folate and vitamin B12. The protein in both the white and yolk is bioavailable, so eggs are a wonderful source of protein.
On top of all this, egg yolks are a great source of choline, an essential ingredient in one of the brain’s neurotransmitters, acetylcholine-1. Therefore, yolks are definitely not something you want to throw away.
Some worry about the cholesterol in them, but unless you’re eating large amounts of eggs, this shouldn’t be a problem. In addition to being extremely nutritious, egg yolks are very tasty.
Some of you may be wondering what to do with the eggs that open and the yolk breaks. Suppose you choose an egg to make a fried egg and as soon as you break the egg, the yolk breaks and begins to spread throughout the pan…
This has happened to me many times and I have also wondered if the eggs are still fresh enough to use.
There are several reasons for the egg yolk to break as soon as you break the eggshell and pour it into the pan. Read on and we’ll explore why this happens and whether the egg is still safe to eat
Why does egg yolk break down easily when the egg breaks?
Here are some possible reasons:
1. One
of the main reasons egg yolks
break so easily is the weak protein content in the egg yolk membranes. Since membranes
are made of protein, when a hen is not
given a proper high-protein diet, the eggs she lays will be weak and have fragile yolks
.
When the hen’s body does not absorb enough protein, Her eggs are not robust, and the yolk breaks as soon as it is opened
.
2. Environmental
and physical stress causes a hen to lay malformed eggs. Stress on the hen’s system produces very weak and unstable eggs.
These stresses can include overcrowded living conditions, poorly controlled temperatures in the hen’s environment, insufficient food or water, or poor quality food.
3. Climate
Chickens are very sensitive to extreme temperatures. This is why many farms use heaters or air conditioners in chicken coops to control the temperature.
4. Old eggs
When eggs become rancid, their yolks absorb the outside water content. This causes the yolk membrane to become weaker and weaker, which causes it to break more easily than usual.
Fresh eggs have the best and most stable egg yolks.
5. Rough handling
When eggs are handled abruptly, the inner membranes weaken and are prone to breaking
.
Is it okay to eat eggs with broken
yolk? Tips to protect your egg yolks from breakage
- Buy your eggs from a reputable supplier. Look for organic free-range eggs (grazing) because usually these hens will have been cared for in optimal conditions, so they will produce the best and healthiest eggs. You may have to pay a little more, but you can be sure that they are the best for your health and will last longer in the refrigerator.
- If you raise your own chickens, be sure to add the right protein content to the hen’s diet. You can supplement your diet with mealworms, fresh pumpkin seeds, parsley or Japanese millet.
- Handle eggs carefully if you buy them at the market and try not to shake them too much. Treat them as fragile because they are!
- Always check the expiration date on the box and buy the freshest eggs possible. Try to consume eggs as soon as possible before they pass their expiration date. You can store fresh eggs for up to six weeks, as long as they are in the refrigerator in your box.
Don’t freeze eggs
- unless you’re going to open, beat, and freeze them in that baking or tortilla shape
- Keep eggs in the fridge with the pointed side facing down. This will keep the yolk in the center. Try to store them in their original box in the refrigerator, as the cardboard prevents excessive moisture loss. It will also prevent the porous shell from absorbing odors and tastes from other items in the refrigerator.
- For frying, try to use fresher eggs because they keep their shape well and the yolks tend not to break. Use older eggs for tortillas, stirring, and baking.
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How to tell if eggs are fresh
- To test freshness, drop an egg (gently!) into a bowl of water. A fresh egg will sink to the bottom and lie on its side, but a bad or old egg will float to the top because an air pocket forms inside the shell. Discard eggs that float to the top.
- Smell the egg. A fresh egg will not smell at all, but a rancid one will have an unpleasant smell of “sulfur”. If you’re not sure, divide it into a saucer and smell again. If you detect any odors, throw the egg in the trash.
- If the white is very liquid and the yolk breaks, the egg is probably not fresh and should be discarded.
That’s all. In short, if your egg is fresh and the yolk breaks, it is safe to consume. However, a broken yolk and a liquid white are signs that the egg is old and should be discarded.
