The FOOD LAB’s
Complete Guide
TO BUYING AND STORING EGGSWhen I say eggs, I’m pretty much always referring to
chicken eggs, by far the most prevalent type of avian egg in
the world. But are all chicken eggs created equal? Do some
taste better than others? What factors affect how they work
in recipes, and how can I make sure to get the best out of
them? Here are the answers to all those questions and more.
Identification
Q: What exactly is an egg?
An egg is a vessel for the developing embryo of an animal
that reproduces through sexual reproduction. In the culinary
sense, we’re usually referring to eggs from avian animals
that are expelled from the body, like chicken eggs.