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Vegetarian-Fed: Feed that is free of animal products which reflects a more natural diet for a hen.

One final note - Don't be fooled. The claim "natural" simply means not artificial. It implies nothing about the hen treatment or feed - or the quality of the egg inside the carton.

Now you know the facts, we hope you will enjoy your eggs in a different way.

Eggs for the Family

At the market: Always buy eggs from a refrigerated case. Eggs age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator.

Brown or white - which is best? There is no difference. The color of an egg does not indicate health benefits, flavor or naturalness. It simply tells us what kind of hen it came from. Hens with white feathers lay white eggs; hens with red feathers lay brown eggs.

Storage: Store eggs in their carton on a shelf in the refrigerator.

Freeze leftover egg whites: If you make a recipe that calls for egg yolks, don't throw the whites out. You can freeze them.

Preparation: Eggs should be cooked - boiled, fried, baked, poached, scrambled, etc. Eating raw egg is not recommended. They can contain salmonella, which can cause illness. When handling raw eggs, it is wise to:

• Be careful not to splash egg onto other foods, worktops or dishes.
• Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly after touching eggs or working with them.
• Clean surfaces, dishes and utensils thoroughly, using warm soapy water, after working with eggs.

Here are some quick ideas to add eggs into your family meals:

Basic hard boiled eggs: If you can boil water, you can make hard boiled eggs. There is a trick to making the hard boiled eggs so the shells don't stick to the eggs. Here's how:

Start with cold water in a pan and add the eggs, make sure that there is enough water to cover the eggs. Place pan over high heat until the water starts to boil. Once water has boiled cover the pan and turn off heat.

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