Robert Dyas Backs the Great British Egg Revival this Easter

Much like record players, Rubik’s Cubes and Dr Martens boots, eggs made something of a comeback last year. The latest egg industry data for year ending 31 December 2017, shows that almost 13billion eggs were consumed in 2017, an increase of +3% on 2016 figures.* Following the news that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) had relaxed its guidelines about the consumption of raw or soft-cooked eggs in October last year, these figures should only rise.

Whether you like your eggs boiled, scrambled, poached or fried, Robert Dyas is the place to pick up all your egg-related utensils this Easter.

From electric egg cookers (£14.99) to double egg poachers (£6.99); microwavable omelette makers (£3.99) to egg rings (£4.99) and even a toaster and egg cooker (£40.99), Robert Dyas is at the vanguard of the great British egg revival. And yes, the classic egg timer (£3.49) and all manner of egg cups (£1.29-£9.99) are always in stock.

So, why have eggs made this Elvis-like return? The answer lies not only in their versatility – as well as the many ways of cooking them, they can also be used to make pancakes, frittatas, cakes and soufflés – but in their health-giving properties.

A single egg is packed full of 18 vitamins and minerals. It’s also home to vital micronutrients. No wonder the humble egg is often referred to as nature’s multivitamin pill.

Indeed, alongside heralding the news that the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) had stated runny yolks – the iconic dippy egg – are safe for pregnant women and the very young and old, food writers have proclaimed that eggs are a genuine superfood.