Eggs can be used as a natural glue in baking because their proteins stick together when heated!
Eggs - Facts for Kids
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Facts About Eggs For Kids
Eggs expand when frozen and can crack their shells, so they shouldn't be stored in the freezer!
Adding vinegar to poaching water helps keep the egg white together!
Egg whites whip up lighter and fluffier when they are at room temperature — so taking them out of the fridge before beating helps make better meringues or light cakes.
Eggs can absorb odors through their shells, which is why they're stored in cartons!
Cultural Significance
In many cultures, eggs symbolize new life and rebirth!
In Hungary, people sprinkle decorated eggs with perfume during Easter Monday!
Ukrainian pysanky eggs are decorated with intricate designs using wax and dye!
In some parts of Germany, trees are decorated with thousands of painted eggs for Easter!
In parts of Sweden there is an Easter “egg‑tapping / egg‑cracking” (or similar) tradition during Easter.
