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How Salted Egg Is Made?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
How Salted Egg Is Made?

Salted eggs- the traditional method
Commercial salted eggs or itlog na maalat are made by “brining” fresh duck eggs in mud made of equal parts clay and salt moistened with water. The eggs are individually dipped in the mud bath to fully coat and are then allowed to cure for 15 to 18 days, depending on the eggs' size.

How is salted egg produced?

Salted eggs are produced by brining eggs in saturated saline (immersing method) or by coating eggs with soil paste mixed with salt (coating method) for 20–45 days. During salting, the yolk gradually solidifies and hardens, whereas the albumen loses its viscosity and becomes watery.

Is salted egg unhealthy?

One salted egg yolk contains 680mg of sodium, about one-third of the recommended intake.” She warned: “When salted egg yolks are used in recipe preparation, one portion of the food item might contain more than one salted egg yolk and this increases the cholesterol consumption beyond what is recommended.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.