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 albumen (egg white), the vitellus (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.
Roe and caviar are edible eggs produced by fish.
Eggs add protein to one's diet, as well as various other nutrients.
Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs. They supply all essential amino acids for humans, and provide several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They are also an inexpensive single-food source of protein.
All of the egg's vitamin A, D and E is in the egg yolk. The egg is one of the few foods which naturally contain Vitamin D. A large egg yolk contains approximately 60 Calories (250 kilojoules); the egg white contains about 15 Calories (60 kilojoules). A large yolk contains more than two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of 300 mg of cholesterol (although one study indicates that the human body may not absorb much cholesterol from eggsThe yolk makes up about 33% of the liquid weight of the egg. It contains all of the fat in the egg and slightly less than half of the protein and much of the nutrients. It also contains all of the choline, and one yolk contains approximately half of the recommended daily intake. Choline is an important nutrient for development of the brain, and is said to be important for pregnant and nursing women to ensure healthy fetal brain development.
Recently, chicken eggs that are especially high in Omega 3 fatty acids have come on the market. These eggs are made by feeding laying hens a diet containing polyunsaturated fats and kelp meal. Nutrition information on the packaging is different for each of the brands.
Responsabile: Davitti Rino and Bruno
Company Avicola Davitti Rino and Bruno
6883 Novazzano
091 683 54 63 - 079 337 23 56 - FAX 091 682 95 02 - EMail
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Fresh Eggs
Chickens, turkeys, ducks
Website: http://www.davitti.com
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Cooperative Migros Ticino
6592 S. Antonino
091 850 81 11 - FAX 091 850 84.00
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Large assortment of products with brand TICINO (vegetables, rice, flours, tea, cheeses, soft drinks, sausages, meats, flowers, honey, biscuits ,...)
Website: http://www.migrosticino.ch
Ferrari GM - Pollicoltura
6656 Golino
091 796 19 92 - FAX 091 796 19 92
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Eggs
Stabilimento Avicolo Al Formicaio
6946 Ponte Capriasca
091 945 13 86 - FAX 091 945 11 37
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Ground breeded eggs (in the open)
http://www.terreniallamaggia.ch
Terreni alla Maggia SA
6612 Ascona
Tel. 091 791 24 52 - FAX 091 791 06 54 - EMail
Members : singolo/einzeln/individual
Products : Eggs and poultry
Rise and rice products, sweet corn for polenta and other products from sweet corn
cereals (wheat, barley and others)
Potatoes, asparagus, other vegetables
fruits: apples, pears, plums, peaches, quinte, walnuts, chestnuts
Juices, jams, spirits and other fruits products
Liqueurs and vinegars
Oil
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