From Grades to ‘Pasture-Raised’ There are a lot of possibilities when it comes to egg yolk color. “Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost white to a blood-red color,” says Richard ...

Related: A User’s Guide to Every Egg Carton Label, From Grades to ‘Pasture-Raised’ There are a lot of possibilities when it comes to egg yolk color. “Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost ...

Discover how a hen's diet influences egg yolk color and learn if it affects nutritional value, taste, and quality.

The color of an egg yolk, whether it is orange or yellow, is determined mainly by the hen's diet and living conditions. While darker yolks are associated with higher nutrient content, all eggs ...

The only difference between brown and white eggs is the color of the shell, which depends on the breed of hen that lays them.

Diet Influence – The yolk color depends on the hen’s diet. Hens fed a natural diet rich in carotenoids (like marigold petals, corn, and greens) lay eggs with orange yolks, while those on a grain-based ...