Making eggs fit for function

Table eggs have gained an important role in nutrition. They are full of rich and valuable nutrients. Mineral deficiencies may lead to failures in function, however. A consideration of the inorganic component of the table egg, helps understanding on how to improve quality and make eggs fit for function. By Prof. Sally E. Solomon, senior research fellow, University of Glasgow, Scotland As a source of essential nutrients, the egg is unrivalled. It is a complex of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitam