15/01/2024
Salted egg
Introduction:
-Salted egg is a processed duck egg and very popular in China and in other Asian countries. Whole eggs are consumed as part of a regular diet, whereas yolks of salted eggs (YSE) are also used as stuffing in some food products, such as moon cake and other desserts and glutinous rice dumpling.
-Salted egg was originated in China, they've gone on to become a staple in many countries across Asia, from Singapore, to The Philippines.
Where did salted eggs come from in the Philippines?
-During the sixteenth century, the practice of making incubated eggs was believed to be brought by Chinese traders to the Philippines when they settled along the shorelines of Laguna de Bay.
Why is salted egg so popular?
-The salted egg yolks are popular among consumers because of their unique quality of “vermillion oil and fluffy” after being pickled with salt and heated, and are widely used in making egg yolk pastry, mayonnaise, ice cream, and biscuits; the salted egg whites can be used in the production of other food products.
Why are salted eggs healthy?
-Salted eggs have several benefits. They can improve the nutritive value of the egg and are alkali-free, with a solidified yolk that is soft and tasty. Salted duck eggs have the efficacy for eliminating nitrite and are high in trace elements, with improved flavor and a prolonged shelf life.
On one hand, salted eggs are a good source of protein and essential amino acids, which are important for building and repairing tissues in the body. They also contain some vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
There are two types of processing method in making salted egg:
1. Brine Solution
-mixture of water and salt
2. Paste Coating Method
-mixture of salt, mud, and water