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An egg is a round or oval body laid by the female of any number of different species, consisting of an ovum surrounded by layers of membranes and an outer casing, which acts to nourish and protect a developing embryo and its nutrient reserves. Most edible eggs, including bird eggs and turtle eggs, consist of a protective, oval eggshell, the egg white, egg yolk, and various thin membranes. Every part is edible, although the eggshell is generally discarded. Nutritionally, eggs are considered a good source of protein and choline.
bird eggs are a common food and one of the most versatile ingredients used in cooking. They are important in many branches of the modern food industry. The most commonly used bird eggs are those from the chicken. Chicken eggs are widely used in many types of dishes, both sweet and savory. Eggs can be pickled, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, scrambled, fried and refrigerated. As an ingredient, egg yolks are an important emulsifier and the proteins in egg white allow it to form foams and aerated dishes. Beaten egg whites are used in desserts such as meringues and mousse. Ground eggshells are sometimes used as a food additive to deliver calcium.Eggs primarily used in the kitchens and for the production of various foodstuffs, are today being used in the manufacture of a variety of non-food items. Due to it's various properties, eggs are a widely used in the production of glue, beauty and cosmetic products, soaps and shampoos, make composts and fertilizers for plants, animal feed supplements, etc. Even eggshells are found to be used in the manufacture of decorative items. The egg industry is growing at a super rapid pace.
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A. G. Foods Ltd. |
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Exporters of eggs |
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Poultry firm, eggs |
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Babco Poultry Centre |
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Farm fresh white shell eggs and brown eggs. |
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