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2.2.1
Kulit Telur (Eggshell)
Gambar 2.4 Kulit Telur
Eggshell can be utilized for various purposethat minimize
their effect on environmental pollution. Eggshells present healthy,
balanced calcium due to its trace amounts of other minerals and is
probably the best natural source of calcium. Eggshell powder has
been reported to increase bone mineral density in people and
animals with osteoporosis.
Eggshells are waste materials from homes
and fast food
industries and can be readily collected in plenty. Eggshell
waste
disposal contributes to environmental pollution. However, they can
be processed into saleable products like fertilizer, used in artwork,
human and animal nutrition and building materials and to produce
collagen from the membranes.
Engshells contain calcium and trace amounts of other micro
elements. Eggshell calcium is probably
the best natural source of
calcium and it is about 90% absorbable. It is a much better source
of calcium than limestone or coral sources. (A.M. King’ori, 2011).
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