Bounty Fresh Takes Lead in Promoting Health Benefits of Eggs
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Fresh Takes Lead in Promoting Health Benefits of Eggs
Last October 12, 2017 Bounty Fresh, the country’s top egg producer, is taking the lead in promoting the health benefits of consuming eggs daily in the country through various initiatives including spearheading the celebration of World Egg Day this month. This year’s event will be the onset of Bounty Fresh Eggs’ yearly celebration of World Egg Day. Similar efforts have been done in other countries like Australia, USA, The UK, France, Brazil, Austria and neighboring Asian countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, to name a few. The said event held at Eastwood Mall where foodies, loves to cook and egg enthusiasts enjoy and participate on the exciting activities and giveaways prepared by Bounty Fresh.
With
its state of the art facilities and using healthy feeds on layer hens to ensure
high quality eggs, Bounty Fresh has become the Gold Standard in the Philippines
as far as eggs are concerned. Given its standing in the industry, Bounty Fresh
wants more Filipinos to add eggs into their regular meal because they are
affordable sources of protein, vitamins and minerals necessary in maintaining a
healthy lifestyle.
“We are optimistic
that by leading events like the World Egg Day, Filipino consumers will become
more familiar with our products, especially the nutrition-enriched Bounty Fresh
Eggs,” says Architect Edwin Chen, Managing Director of Bounty Farms, Inc.
“Despite their
affordability, the Philippine consumption of eggs is among the lowest in Asia.
This is because of the misconception that eggs are bad for the health because
of the cholesterol. We want to correct this misconception,” Chen adds.
Architect Chen explains
that an egg has 187 mg of cholesterol, way below the recommended limit of 300
mg per day, or only 200 mg if one has diabetes or heart disease. While table
eggs may cause mild increases in Total and LDL cholesterol levels, this is not
a cause for alarm. Eggs, he adds, consistently raise HDL (the “good”)
cholesterol. In fact, studies show that up to three whole eggs per day are
perfectly safe for healthy people.
So how does Bounty
Fresh achieve high quality eggs? It starts with giving its layer hens the best
care and comfort by housing them in environmentally controlled and fully
automated houses
that are tunnel
ventilated. These hens are also given complete vaccination against diseases and
are subject to a medication program designed to boost their immune system.
The layer hens are
also given the best nutrition formulated by the company’s nutritionist to
ensure that it meets the nutrient requirements for body maintenance and optimum
production, that is, they can lay the number of eggs expected from their
lifetime; with the eggs at the optimum size and covered with high quality egg
shells to prevent the entry of bacteria and contaminants; and good quality
albumen (white egg) and yolk rich in finest nutrition found on eggs.
Once the eggs are produced,
they are brought to storage facilities using a fully automated conveyor. From
the chicken house straight to the egg rooms, the eggs are fully secured to make
sure that they don’t get in contact with contaminants and bacteria. This
procedure will ensure that eggs are fresh and clean, making them safe for human
consumption.
At the egg storage
facilities, the eggs are then selected and graded by a fully automated computer
programmed grading machines. This process ensures that:
- Dirty
eggs and eggs with cracks or “hairline” cracks that are not visible to the eye
are removed when they pass through the so-called “candling area” section of the
conveyor.
- Eggs
are sorted by the machine and not by human hands to prevent contact with
contaminants.
The eggs are stored in
optimum temperature that will ensure freshness and quality of the albumen and
yolk. A quality assurance team randomly inspects the eggs to confirm meeting
the standard quality that the company has set or fixed.
As attested by credible
agencies such as the Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) under the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), eggs are very good source of
affordable, high quality protein. They are rich in vitamins D, B2, B6 and B12,
as well as a good source of minerals such as zinc, iron and copper, as well as
choline.
Because of the
vitamins and minerals found on eggs, consuming them will help strengthen
muscles, boost the health of the brain, bolster energy production, promote a
healthy immune system, as well as lower the risk of heart diseases mainly
because of choline, which helps in breaking down the amino acid homocysteine
that is associated with the development of heart diseases.
Eggs are also
healthful for pregnancy as the nutrients help prevent congenital disabilities
such as spina bifida. Moreover, eggs aid weight loss and maintenance, improve
eyesight and promote healthier skin.
Good to know that there are lots of eggs but one thing is for sure, it is very healthy and nutritious. Here are Bounty Fresh eggs that available in the market nationwide.
Free Range Specialty Eggs |
Jumbo Premium Eggs |
Medium Premium Eggs |
Large Premium Eggs |
Here are the highlights of the event...
The event is open to public. To participate on the exciting activities, they will register first to get a passport. |
The Golden York has been introduced. |
Celebrity Chef Ms. Stephanie Zubiri prepares yummy egg dish to the audience and shares some cooking tips as well. |
The event was hosted by Ms. Bettina Carlos. There are surprise performances also by kids celebrities. Here in the photos are Bounty Fresh offciials and special guests. For more details, check: Website: www.bountyfresheggs.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BountyFreshEggs/ |
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