What is the difference between white and brown eggs?
I always use brown extra large eggs, but I can't honestly say why I do this other than habit at this point. Are there any distinct advantages or disadvantages like flavor, shelf life, etc?
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The Egg Nutrition Center's FAQ page has an entry on this very topic. Basically, the color of the egg does not affect the egg's flavor, nutritional value, etc. It simply depends on the particular breed of chicken that lays the egg -- white eggs from white hens, brown eggs from brown hens.
It's also worth noting, as the ENC points out:
Generally, brown hens are larger and require more feed and therefore their eggs may be slightly higher priced.
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Are brown eggs better than white eggs?
Often, people who prefer brown eggs do so because they believe brown eggs are healthier and more natural than white eggs. However, the truth is that all eggs are nutritionally very similar, regardless of their size, grade, or color ( 2 , 7). Both brown and white eggs are healthy foods.Why do chefs use brown eggs instead of white?
For the biggest difference in taste, it comes down to freshness\u2014and brown eggs are sometimes fresher, since they tend to come from local farmers and hit your supermarket with that local timeliness. However, there is negligible nutritional difference.Why are white eggs cheaper than Brown?
Brown eggs are more expensive than white eggs because of the difference in the hens that lay them. White eggs are laid by chickens with white feathers and white ear lobes, while brown eggs are laid by red-feathered chickens with red ear lobes.What's the Difference Between Brown Eggs and White Eggs?
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Answer 2
The only difference you might notice would be if you free range eggs instead of factory farm eggs. There is a slight yolk color difference and I think a slightly better flavor. Mine come in a range of colors including green, brown, and white.
Answer 3
Cosmetic only, based on the breed of the chicken. When I was growing up we had some South American Aracaña chickens. Besides being able to fly, the two hens laid pale yellow and green eggs. Kind of like pre-colored Easter eggs!
Answer 4
There difference between white and brown eggs is purely cosmetic. There is no nutritional or taste difference.
Brown eggs, IMO, look cooler, though. ;-)
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