Many recipes involve the use of only yolks or proteins, and some of them include both, but still separately. This is due to their properties. In preparation, the egg yolk saturates and thickens, and the egg white gives volume and acts as a binder. And if a small amount of protein in the yolks does not radically affect the cooking process, then egg whites themselves are almost always designed to beat, increase the volume, and any egg yolk can reduce it.
Yolk apart from protein
An egg can be divided into yolk and protein, of course, and without the help of any kitchen appliances - simply pouring the yolk from one half of the egg shell into the other above the bowl. But this is quite painstaking work, requiring certain skills and accuracy, and you can’t even call it clean. Fortunately, there is a simple kitchen appliance that easily separates the yolk from the protein in seconds. It is an egg separator. The appearance of the instrument may be different, but the goal is the same - dividing the egg into components.
The easiest culinary assistant
The most common type of egg separator used by housewives is a little larger than a tea strainer. The overall design is slightly similar to a bowl with a handle attached to it. The handle allows you to not hold the separator during the division of the egg, but to lean it on the edge of the tank for collecting protein. The base of the bowl has a continuous cup area that captures and holds the egg yolk, and is surrounded by slots or holes to allow egg white to leak. Another advantage of using this kitchen appliance is the minimal contact of the egg with the external shell, this reduces the risk of any contamination.
Separators for eggs, based on the same principle of dividing eggs into components, are also more complex in design and configuration. They are mainly used in restaurants and cafes. Such devices are connected containers. Above one of them is a groove that is connected at an angle to the main part. Traditionally, the set includes a container with a lid and a strainer. The container is used to store protein if it is not added to the product by prescription. Then the container just needs to be refrigerated, later protein can be used in the preparation of other dishes.
Amazing dropper
Another ingenious device for home use, serving for the same purpose, is made by the principle of a pipette. Previously, the egg must be carefully broken into a bowl. Press the silicone chamber, bring it to the yolk and release. Through the plastic nozzle, the yolk is drawn inward. Then you need to release the yolk in another bowl. This is very convenient if you need to divide several eggs. Designers tried to diversify the look of even such a simple kitchen appliance, and quite extravagant-looking home separators appeared on the market. However, the principle of action has remained unchanged.
By the way, no matter what you do and whatever you use, the yolk separates most easily when the eggs are cold. And an egg separator is a must have item for anyone who loves cooking.