JAKARTA - Vietnamese coffee has recently become viral on social media, especially its unique variant known as egg coffee or cà phê trứng.
This drink attracts attention because of its creamy appearance and unusual taste, combining the bitterness of coffee with the soft texture of the mixture of eggs and sugar. No wonder many coffee lovers are curious to try it, both directly in Vietnam and making it themselves at home.
Coffee with eggs is a typical Vietnamese drink that has been known for decades. This mixture combines thick black coffee with egg yolks that are whipped together with sugar or condensed milk to produce a soft cream layer on top of it.
Quoted from Everyday Health, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health, Shannon O'Meara, RD, explains that black coffee actually contains a number of nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B2, as well as beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols.
The consumption of black coffee itself has been linked to a reduction in the risk of several diseases such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, to certain types of cancer. However, when added sugar and egg yolk as in egg coffee, its health profile also changes.
"Egg coffee may contain 'a lot of sugar' that can increase the risk of certain diseases such as prediabetes, diabetes, or insulin resistance," said O'Meara.
On the other hand, whole eggs are known as a good source of protein and contain important nutrients such as choline, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. However, egg yolks also have a fairly high cholesterol content, with about 3 grams of protein in one egg yolk.
Although egg coffee contains protein, O'Meara emphasizes that this drink should not be the only source of protein at breakfast. He suggests combining it with other protein sources such as low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, egg whites, nuts, or grains.
For those who want to make their own egg coffee, it is recommended to use pasteurized eggs to reduce the risk of bacteria. Raw or half-cooked eggs can potentially carry bacteria such as salmonella that can cause health problems.
He also reminded that certain groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, small children, and individuals with weak immune systems should avoid consuming raw eggs, including in the form of egg coffee.
"In addition, those who are concerned about the amount of cholesterol or added sugar in their diet should also try to avoid this," said O'Meara.
Overall, egg coffee is more appropriate to be enjoyed as an occasional treat, not as a regular drink every day.
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