Kompendium wiedzy o jaju

This paper discusses the issues related to the hen's egg. It describes the process of laying eggs and bio-physicochemical changes which occur over time. The study cites data on production and consumption of eggs in Poland and discusses the principles of classification of eggs intended for retail trade. The study contains an analysis of the composition of eggs as well as the impact of diet and bird species on the content of the individual components. It presents Polish recommendations for introducing eggs into a child's diet and the benefits that this involves. The paper brings closer diverse opinions of many scientific societies on the impact of egg consumption on cardiovascular diseases. It describes the problem of eggs as frequent allergen and the risks associated with the use of vaccines produced on the basis of egg white.