Egg yolk
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Egg yolk is made up of 52.1% water, 28.8% fat, 0% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 52.1% |
| Fat | 28.8% |
| Sugars | 0% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
47.9%
Emulsifiers
7%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
0%
Similar to 0 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Egg yolk is 0% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
0%
Nutrition
Egg yolk has 334 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 28.8 g of fat, 1 g of carbohydrates, and 16.2 g of protein.
| Energy | 334 kcal |
| Fat | 28.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.2 g |