Do you know raw egg in products is health concerns? So some countries avoid raw egg. But yes, eggnog included raw eggs. Due to avoidance of raw egg now eggnog is not included raw egg. In old days eggnog was consist of alcohol such as rum, brandy and vodka. Today’s eggnog excluded alcoholic ingredient. Eggnog was first originated in Europe. No one knows who create it.
But before eggnog there was some drinks available which are made from mixture of eggs and milk. This is called as posset. Posset drink was served hot included milk and eggs with wine or beer.
So Eggnog is made of milk; cream; sugar; some sort of an alcohol like rum, brandy, vodka, cognac, or whiskey; whipped eggs; and sometimes nutmeg, cinnamon, or other spices.
In 18th century Eggnog was made in America. In Europe brandy, whisky and other alcoholic was available; but in America only rum was available.
Now we see the word “eggnog “. First part comes from the egg ingredient. “noggin”, which originally referred to a small wooden mug and later any small container used to serve strong alcoholic beverages. “Noggin” may or may not have derived from “nog”, referring to a certain type of beer brewed in East Anglia had high percentage of alcohol content compared to most beers.
Now we understand what eggnog is. Now we see how it is safe for us. In eggnog egg-and-milk combination has been heat-treated to kill most of the harmful microorganisms. So it is safe. If you want your eggnog then it is also safe. But you have to take effectively pasteurize your own eggs.
But before eggnog there was some drinks available which are made from mixture of eggs and milk. This is called as posset. Posset drink was served hot included milk and eggs with wine or beer.
So Eggnog is made of milk; cream; sugar; some sort of an alcohol like rum, brandy, vodka, cognac, or whiskey; whipped eggs; and sometimes nutmeg, cinnamon, or other spices.
In 18th century Eggnog was made in America. In Europe brandy, whisky and other alcoholic was available; but in America only rum was available.
Now we see the word “eggnog “. First part comes from the egg ingredient. “noggin”, which originally referred to a small wooden mug and later any small container used to serve strong alcoholic beverages. “Noggin” may or may not have derived from “nog”, referring to a certain type of beer brewed in East Anglia had high percentage of alcohol content compared to most beers.
Now we understand what eggnog is. Now we see how it is safe for us. In eggnog egg-and-milk combination has been heat-treated to kill most of the harmful microorganisms. So it is safe. If you want your eggnog then it is also safe. But you have to take effectively pasteurize your own eggs.
