Powdered Eggs

As the name suggests, eggs can be converted and stored in powder form. They are dehydrated eggs and are similar to powdered milk in texture. The egg powder which were introduced during the 20th century has become quite popular among people due to various reasons. The best thing about this powder is that not only can it be used for cooking and baking, but also for making dishes that are usually prepared with fresh eggs, like omelets and scrambled eggs. Moreover, apart from whole egg powders, one can also find egg whites powder, egg yolk powder, mix eggs powder, etc according to one's needs. However, not many people have all the information on egg powders, and hence, this article is an attempt to bring together all the important details.

Advantages

Egg powder nutrition facts are different for each type of powdered egg. For instance, the nutrition value of whole egg powder will not be the same as that of egg yolk or egg whites powder. However, there are certain health benefits that are common to all types of powders. Let us take a look at the health benefits as well as advantages of opting for egg powders over fresh eggs.

• It has been found that nutritional value of egg powders is much higher than the normal eggs. Moreover, egg powders contain 13 folates and essential vitamins which are necessary for good health. This is one of the most important reasons for which people opting egg powders over normal eggs.
• Another advantage of it is shelf life. While fresh eggs have to be consumed within days of their purchase, the shelf life of powders can extend till ten years, if it is stored properly. Also, there is no need to store the powder in the refrigerator. All you need to do is to store the dried eggs in an air tight container and place them in a dark corner of the shelf where they will not be affected by moisture or oxygen.
• Apart from the shelf life, another reason because of which people prefer egg powders over normal eggs is because the former is cheaper than the later. For instance, the cost of a pound of powders is much less than the same amount of normal eggs.
• Powders are easy to use as compared to normal eggs. In case of using them for baking, one can directly add it to the other ingredients without adding any water. On the other hand, if one wants to use them to make omelet or scrambled eggs, these eggs can be rehydrated by adding milk or water to them. Moreover, the process of using them is much less messier than the normal, fresh eggs.

Making Egg Powders

Most people wonder if they should buy egg powders or make them on their own. Egg powders are easily available in stores where you buy items required for baking. However, rather than buying, it is also possible to make powders at home itself. For making them, break the eggs in a bowl and beat until fluffy. Heat a saucepan and cook the eggs till they are completely done. Take the cooked egg out of the pan and keep it over a paper towel until the extra grease is completely drained. Once this is done, break the cooked eggs into little pieces and place it on a baking pan or sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and dry it for ten hours at the temperature of 135 degrees F. After the said time, take the dried egg out of the oven and blend it in the food processor till it turns to very fine powder. You can store the powder in an air tight container or in a heavy plastic bag.

I hope you find this article helpful as well as informative. One of the most important advantage of using them is that they help in saving time. In other words, people do not have to wait for the eggs to come to room temperature after taking it out from the refrigerator to use them for cooking. Once you start using them, you will surely find egg powders to be a convenient substitute to fresh eggs.