As an egg farmer, I'm very proud to grow this excellent food for the men, women and children of Canada. In addition, Statistics Canada says Canada's population continues to grow. In 1998, farmers fed 296,400 more Canadians than they did in 1997. In all, the average Canadian ate 182.4 eggs in 1998. Joanne Charlebois, CEMA's Chief Marketing Officer, says the Statistics Canada numbers are consistent with other research.
Eggs have the highest quality protein of any food.
The protein found in eggs is the gold standard dietitians and health professionals use to measure the protein of other foods. Eggs are loaded with vitamins and minerals. These processed eggs are used in the manufacture of many different foods from mayonnaise to noodles and baked goods. Eggs are used to make health care products, shampoo, pet foods and adhesives. Because the egg white, or the albumen, contains natural antimicrobial properties, eggs are excellent for use in pharmaceutical products.