Eggs are composed of several parts including the shell, membrane, egg white, and yolk. They contain many important nutrients like protein, fat, and various vitamins and minerals. Eggs are graded based on quality from AA to C and come in different sizes based on a dozen weight. Brown and white eggs have the same nutritional value. Storage and freshness tips are provided, along with common cooking methods for eggs like scrambled, fried, poached, and hard boiled. Eggs are also used in many recipes and have various functions like as a coating, thickening, binding, or leavening agent.