Eggs have always been a popular delicious and nutritious food. When most people think of eggs, they think of eggs that come from a chicken. Commercially produced chicken eggs are used more often than any other type of egg and are the eggs most people will find in supermarkets. Although the chicken egg is the best-selling egg, there are a wide variety of different types of eggs that are edible and tasty.

Duck Eggs: These eggs are slightly larger than chicken eggs. Duck eggs contain more flavor than chicken eggs, but they have a higher level of fat. Egg white has a higher level of albumin than chicken egg. Duck eggs available in the market are large.

Quail Eggs – These eggs are much smaller than chicken eggs, but have a similar flavor. The shells are mottled and their color varies from dark brown to blue or white. Quail eggs are often hard boiled and used as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre.

Goose Eggs: The goose egg is larger than chicken or duck eggs. Goose eggs are very rich in fat and cholesterol. They are very rich and are often used in desserts.

Turkey eggs: Turkey eggs are much like chicken eggs, but they are larger. They are also similar in taste. Shell colors can be white to cream with brown flecks. They are usually found in specialized markets. They are very high in cholesterol and fat.

Ostrich Eggs: One ostrich egg is equal to 20 to 24 large chicken eggs. They are mainly sold for their uniqueness. They are often used in omelettes and as scrambled eggs.

Other edible eggs include pigeon, pheasant, and emu. In addition, there are also fish roe such as Salmon, Sturgeon, Cod, Shaker, Whitefish and Hake.

Two methods of purchasing eggs that are growing in popularity are organic eggs and free-range eggs. Organic eggs are produced from hens fed all-natural feed that contains no pesticides or herbicides. Free range eggs are eggs produced by chickens that have been raised outdoors. Eggs are called free-range if the hens have daily access to the outdoors.

Eggs are so popular because they are a cheap and healthy food that can be made into a variety of meals, such as boiled, poached, fried, omelet, frittata, boiled, scrambled, fried, and poached. They are also used as a key ingredient in many food dishes.

The egg is a very nutritious food that most people enjoy. They contain a large amount of protein and a number of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The egg is a source of all the B vitamins. It is a primary source of vitamins B12 and B2 (riboflavin). The egg is also an important source of vitamins A and D. A medium egg has an energy value of 78 kilocalories. The fat in an egg is found mainly in the yolk.

When eaten in moderation, eggs contribute substantially to a healthy diet.