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What An Egg Yolk's Color Can Tell You About Its Nutritional Value - Huffpost
Whether a yolk is dark orange or light yellow can reveal a wealth of information about a chicken's life.
Egg yolks vary wildly in color ― from soft yellow to dark orange, even red ― and our color preference often varies depending on where we’re from. But what does the color tell us about the quality and nutrition of our eggs?
Research says it’s complicated.
Historically, a richer-colored yolk meant a healthier, more nutritious egg. Chickens that graze naturally on grass, bugs and seeds are well-nourished and produce bright orange yolks with a high percentage of nutrients and healthy fats. Factory-farmed chickens, which live in tightly packed cages and primarily feed on grain, tend to have lighter yellow yolks whose nutritional content (literally) pales in comparison to their darker orange counterparts.
Whether a yolk is dark orange or light yellow can reveal a wealth of information about a chicken's life.
Egg yolks vary wildly in color ― from soft yellow to dark orange, even red ― and our color preference often varies depending on where we’re from. But what does the color tell us about the quality and nutrition of our eggs?
Research says it’s complicated.
Historically, a richer-colored yolk meant a healthier, more nutritious egg. Chickens that graze naturally on grass, bugs and seeds are well-nourished and produce bright orange yolks with a high percentage of nutrients and healthy fats. Factory-farmed chickens, which live in tightly packed cages and primarily feed on grain, tend to have lighter yellow yolks whose nutritional content (literally) pales in comparison to their darker orange counterparts.