Eggs sold in the markets are completely unfertilized without any possibility of hatching
Eggs are considered to be the highest sources of key nutrients, some of which, like choline, are rare in the modern diet. Apart from that, they provide ample amounts of protein, fat, and important vitamins while being relatively low in calories. However, there are many misconceptions about this super healthy food, with the most common being that eggs are non-vegetarians.
However, a food expert has explained the science behind it all—how eggs are not non-vegetarian and are among the best ways to support your overall health, including your heart and eyes. Krish Ashok says the eggs that are sold in the markets are completely unfertilised without any possibility of hatching.
“Poultry farms exist to make sure hens never meet roosters. Because if they meet, eggs could contain embryos, which could then become chicks under the right conditions,” he explained in detail on his YouTube channel. “The eggs we eat are fertilised. Expecting them to hatch is like expecting a tree to turn to a table in the complete absence of carpenters,” he added.
According to Asok, India has the “world’s most unique definition of vegetarian cuisine—one that includes dairy but excludes eggs,” he added, saying that it was historically done due to the inability of anyone to have hens running around their house not being sure if the eggs being laid are fertilised or unfertilised.
However, modern science says the primary goal of the egg-laying operation is to produce unfertilised eggs. “On top of this, the unscientific bias against eggs (and meat in general) flies in the face of millions of Indians not getting enough protein in their diet. And to add to this dilemma, modern-day meat and poultry operations are ecologically unsustainable,” he added.
Many times, you may find blood spots inside the eggs, mistaking them for the blood of the chick that was supposed to be born. However, these spots—also known as meat spots—do not mean that the egg is fertilised. This happens when the yolk of an egg is formed and the blood vessel of the hen ruptures, causing the blood spot.
Should vegetarians eat eggs?
Experts say by definition, vegetarianism is classified as excluding any form of animal flesh—the tissue, muscles, or meat of an animal. However, the egg does not fall into this category and is, therefore, included in a vegetarian eating pattern. Eggs can be particularly useful for vegetarians as they are a good source of some of the key nutrients that otherwise are low in this type of diet, including omega-3s, vitamin B12, and iron.
Can eggs replace meat for high protein?
According to experts, eggs are a superfood and, in many instances, an easy and sustainable meat substitute. They are loaded with protein, with just one serving—which is around two—containing 12.7 grams of protein, representing 20 per cent of the recommended dietary intake for men, 27 per cent of the RDI for women, and 33 per cent of the RDI for children.
When meal-planning, many consumers actively interchange meat with eggs for added variety and when looking to reduce their overall intake of meat.
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