From nutritional benefits to shell colors, we cover your questions about the incredible, edible egg.
Chances are, you have a carton of eggs sitting in your fridge, but what do you really know about these petite sources of protein? Are brown eggs better for you than white eggs? Why are there different sizes of eggs? And what does it mean if the yolk is orange instead of yellow?Does the color of the eggshell affect the taste of the egg?The color of an egg’s shell doesn’t impact its flavor. The variety of shell shades — from browns and blues to deep olive green — simply indicate a hen’s breed.
Can eggs have more than one yolk?Eggs with two yolks, often called “double yolkers,” are rare, occurring an average of only once in every thousand eggs laid. Some eggs can end up with more than two yolks; the most yolks ever recorded in one eggshell is nine!What about size?The size of an egg is determined by a hen’s age: The older the hen, the bigger the egg. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has created six weight-based categories for eggs that are sold to consumers.
Can I eat as many eggs as I want?In 2020, the USDA released new dietary guidelines for Americans, presenting a significant shift in the messaging about eggs. Perhaps most surprising is a new emphasis on the notion that eggs are an important part of a very young child’s diet. Avoiding eggs in a child’s early years had previously been recommended by pediatricians for decades.
You also don’t have to worry that you might inadvertently eat a spoiled egg. As with many other fresh ingredients, eggs give off an odor when past their prime. You’ll know when an egg has gone bad — it will smell like sulfur.
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