Observe World Egg Day with American Egg Board

World Egg Day will be observed on October 14. It’s a special day that has been celebrated every year since 1996.

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World Egg Day will be observed on October 14. It’s a special day that has been celebrated every year since 1996.

“The American Egg Board (AEB) is ‘eggstatic’ to celebrate World Egg Day and share recipe inspiration with the Incredible Edible Egg’s fans,” says Anne L. Alonzo, AEB President and CEO. “AEB celebrates the many ways eggs are prepared across the world. As a Latina myself, I recognize the integral role eggs play in my life—not only traditional breakfast dishes but also throughout the whole day. Follow the Adventure Egg’s travels on both Facebook and Twitter, as we highlight globally inspired egg dishes.”

World Egg Day and social media

The American Egg Board (AEB) has been organizing some media outreach events featuring international egg recipes and have been using social media to create a video series featuring “Adventure Egg,” which explores recipes from around the world.

Social media users are encouraged to join the conversation and use #WorldEggDay and #PutAnEggOnIt in their messages.

9 World Egg Day fun facts

AEB says World Egg Day can be celebrated is by learning or brushing up on egg triva. Here are nine facts about eggs, provided by AEB:

  1. The U.S. ranks as one of the top countries in egg consumption per capita as estimated by USDA at 263 eggs in 2016. According to the International Egg Commission, Mexico leads the way at 358, followed by Japan with 329
  2. 32 countries across the world celebrate World Egg Day each year.
  3. Hens lay approximately 286 eggs per year (about an egg every 1.5 days) - even hens need a day off, every now and then!
  4. Most eggs are laid between 8-11 a.m.
  5. Shell color has no effect on nutrient content as nutrient content is determined by the hen’s feed. The only difference is white-feathered chickens lay white eggs and red-feathered ones lay brown eggs.
  6. At an average of just 15 cents per piece, eggs are one of the most affordable source of high-quality protein.
  7. are a nutritional powerhouse, with one large egg containing six grams of highquality protein and all 9 essential amino acids, for 70 calories.
  8. In 1978, Howard Helmer, the Omelet King, successfully broke the Guinness Book of World Records for omelet making. Helmer gained his new world title by cooking 217 omelets in 30 minutes.
  9. The hundred folds in a Chef’s toque (hat) represent the hundred ways to cook an egg

Egg recipes

People wanting to learn many ways eggs can be prepared by visiting incredibleegg.org or following IncredibleEggs on Twitter.

 

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