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This is a quote directly from the Food Safety and Inspection Services website of the USDA (see the link below). "Why and How Are Egg Products Pasteurized? The law requires that all egg products distributed for consumption be pasteurized. This means that they must be rapidly heated and held at a minimum required temperature for a specified time. This destroys Salmonella, but it does not cook the eggs or affect their color, flavor, nutritional value, or use. Dried whites are pasteurized by heating in the dried form, again for a specified time and at a minimum required temperature. Since many new and different types of egg products are now being formulated, government and industry are currently evaluating the effectiveness of the pasteurization processes used for these and other products. Additional research will determine if supplemental or different safety measures are warranted to continue to provide safe egg products for foodservice, industry, and consumers. Are All Egg Products Pasteurized? Certain commodities are not presently considered egg products and are exempt from this law. These commodities, which are under the jurisdiction of the FDA, include freeze-dried products, imitation egg products, and egg substitutes. Inspected, pasteurized egg products are used to make these commodities, and companies may elect to re-pasteurize these products following formulation and before packaging."
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Do eggs need to be pasteurized?
No. But for some purposes it is better to use pasteurized eggs.
Are the eggs in miracle whip pasteurized?
Yes
Are eggs from the store pasturized?
While pasteurized eggs are available in certain grocery stores. Unless the carton specifically claims them to be pasteurized then assume they are not. Fresh eggs in the dairy section of your grocery store are normally sanitized and stored in a refrigerator with a "best before" date visible. They are not pasteurized.
What is the difference between pasteurized eggs and not?
When anything is pasturized (eggs, milk, etc.) that means it's been heated to destroy bacteria. If it's not pasturized the chance that it has harmful bacteria is higher, but it doesn't mean it's guaranteed to harm you. If you plan to use the eggs in a dish were you won't cook them, it's advisable to use the pasteurized eggs. If you know your eggs are fresh and from a reputable supplier you might not need to worry about it.
What is the advantage of egg products over shell eggs?
Egg products are regarded as more versatile and safer than shell eggs since they are pasteurized to eliminate bacteria.
Is eggnog safe to drink while pregnant?
Commercially prepared eggnog is made from pasteurized eggs, therefore it is safe for pregnant women. Homemade eggnog made with raw eggs is not safe, as it can contain salmonella.Yes, as long as it's pasteurized (which is a given with store-bought egg nog). Homemade egg nog with raw eggs is NOT okay due to salmonella risks.
Are eggs precooked?
No. Shell eggs are washed in very warm water, but they are not pre-cooked. You can get pasteurized shell eggs, which have been treated at temperatures warm enough to eliminate pathogens, but not warm enough to cook.
Are shelled eggs pasteurized?
No. Fresh eggs are not heated. Government regulations require that USDA-graded eggs be carefully washed and sanitized using only compounds meeting FDA regulations for processing foods.
Are michaels foodservice liquid pasteurized eggs KOSHER?
According to their websiteFROZE'N READY® Frozen Liquid Eggsare certified kosher.
Can you drink pasturized eggnog while pregnant?
yes it's safe because the eggs are pasteurized and the semolina is gone home made isn't safe because it's made from raw eggs
Is claussen sauerkraut pasteurized?
No. Claussen Pickles are not pasteurized.
Why could raw egg be bad?
If the eggs that are being used are not pasteurized then ingesting them could be possibly harmful for the one consuming them, since the egg may contain germs in them which carry salmonella, a bacteria which makes the person violently ill, often times vomiting, sweating, feeling feverish, sore all over. Pasteurized eggs are eggs which have been sterilized in a manner where no bacterium can live inside and also prolongs their shelf life in markets.
