Pre-cooked finished egg products
Cooked egg products are pre-prepared, pre-cooked egg based foods.
Types of product available
- Pre-cooked omelettes
- Pre-cooked scrambled egg
- Hard boiled eggs – whole, chopped, sliced or wedged
Typical usage
Cooked egg products are essential in food service and commercial food processing - these products are used in businesses ranging from restaurants and pubs to the NHS, schools and residential care homes.
Overview of process
Pre-cooked omelettes and scrambled egg are packed into sealed containers and then frozen, making them ready to heat and serve.
Hard-boiled eggs are mechanically or hand-peeled, then packed in a solution of sodium citrate and 0.1% sodium benzoate or potassium sorbate to inhibit the growth of mould.
Storage
Cooked egg products should be kept refrigerated or frozen according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Posted on: 01 September 2009
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