# Are these special eggs **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [May 11, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903 "2023-05-11T18:17:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/1 "2023-05-11T18:17:43Z")
… And why the over-the-top packaging? This is a recipe for some sort of custard, I think. Pinterest link: > **[Pin on Noodoles](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1006202741728084288/sent/?invite_code=af15161646894c2bba26bdf89653d160&sender=1091208322121556891&sfo=1)** > > This Pin was discovered by MD Rifat Bhuiyan. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest. At about 0:19 seconds in ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/2 "2023-05-11T18:41:42Z")
Souffle. Not sure what flavor. ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/3 "2023-05-11T18:47:47Z")
High quality packaging is just a Japanese cultural thing. Editing to add a [cite](https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/seek-together/japanese-packaging-design.html#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20packaging%20is%20seen,to%20carefully%20consider%20consumer%20preferences.). ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/4 "2023-05-11T18:57:47Z")
Hmmm… looking again, most of the text seems to be Chinese. The egg packaging says something about Japan though in Google translate. I should probably just let someone else with more knowledge comment now. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/5 "2023-05-11T18:59:08Z")
Huh. Learn something everyday. Great article, thanks for the link. I thought this bit was interesting: _“Another unique aspect of Japanese packaging is that it celebrates the experience of opening packaging. Japanese packaging is generally very easy to open without requiring much strength or tools like scissors. As a result, the consumer respects the packaging more because **they need to open it carefully, forcing them to enjoy the unpacking experience**. This often takes several steps such as untying a ribbon before opening a box and unwrapping individual items.”_ The only downside is how much room it takes up in the fridge. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/6 "2023-05-11T19:12:13Z")
Here’s the recipes from the comments: 1st part is making an egg yolk paste: > spread butter and 1 tsp fine sugar in the glass. Milk 250gr, unsalted butter 25gr, a pinch of vanilla seeds (optional). Cook over medium heat until butter melted, don’t boil it. 3 Egg yolk, 40gr caster sugar, beat the egg yolk fluffy and lighten the color. Add 13gr cornstarch, 13gr low-gluten flour. Pour the milk-butter mixture into the egg yolk paste, stirring while pouring. Pour it back into the pot. Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened. Refrigerate for 30min until completely cool. 2nd part is a meringue that’s added to the paste > Whipped 3 egg whites, 160gr cornstarch (to help meringue more stable), 33gr fine sugar (add in 3 times). Whipped until stiff peaks. Combine with the egg yolk paste, mix well. Don’t over-stir to avoid defoaming. Pour into glass, bake at 185° for 11 min and turn to 190° for 4-6min. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/7 "2023-05-11T19:17:20Z")
Thanks. I’m trying determine if the elaborate packaging for the eggs means they are special eggs or if that’s normal packaging. [I noticed a swan on the box - might they be swan eggs?](https://birdsandwetlands.com/can-you-eat-swan-eggs/#:~:text=Can%20you%20really%20eat%20swan,of%20the%20world%20can%20vary.) Or is that just a logo? ETA: From that article: _“Swan eggs have a creamy flavor similar to quail or duck eggs and can be used in omelets or custards.”_ ---
**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/8 "2023-05-11T19:24:18Z")
They are chicken eggs. Yellow Swan is just the brand name and it _is_ a Chinese company. > **[加藤宏光，可生食鸡蛋，黄天鹅](http://www.ylswan.com/)** > > 日本可生食鸡蛋之父加藤宏光打造高品质可生食鸡蛋，采用优质鸡种、天然食粮、紫外线杀菌等多重标准，更安全、营养、健康，黄天鹅选好鸡蛋 ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/9 "2023-05-11T19:25:48Z")
Swan eggs are much larger than chicken eggs, duck, eggs, and goose eggs. The eggs in the video look no larger than a USDA Large Chicken Egg. That would have been really funny if they misspelled “采用优质鸡种”. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-special-eggs/983903/10 "2023-05-11T20:56:21Z")
Thank you. According to their blurb, “Yellow swan eggs can be eaten raw or boiled with heart-warming hot spring.” And as much as I appreciate the packaging experience, I still content it would take up too much fridge space. Looks very cool though. And if Google conversion is correct, a box like in the video can be yours for about $45. 🙂