Amazing Eggs

Eggs are not only among the most widely used foods, but just about the most versatile ingredients to be found in the kitchen. If eggs are not contaminated with salmonella, they can be eaten raw. Eggs may be cooked in their shell, or cracked open and poached or fried, as cooking destroys salmonella. In addition, they can be used to thicken, emulsify, or make foam. They are used in many sauces and are vital ingredients in all types of baked goods, soufflés, and meringues. But an egg is not just an egg. The yolk and the white have a very different composition and their own distinct properties; they can be used together or separately.