Ethnic egg recipe competition organized at ICAR-CCAR on the occasion of World Egg Day 2022

 

    Signifying the importance of ethnic foods meeting nutritional requirements, as well as binding identities and cultures, an ethnic egg recipe competition was organized at ICAR-CCARI on 14th October 2022 the occasion of World Egg Day 2022. A total of 20 ethnic recipes were presented and judged for the best recipes. On this occasion, a lecture on “Eggs for better life” was delivered by Dr. R. Solomon Rajkumar, Senior Scientist (Livestock Products Technology) highlighting their versatility and the benefits they bring to people of all ages. During the valedictory function, Mrs. Varsha Naik, Faculty of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Goa College of Home Science emphasized the “Eat right” concept of a balanced diet and especially the inclusion of eggs in the right proportion. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI reminded the gathering that an egg is excellent in terms of nutritional content as well as affordability.