The color of the yolk does not indicate the nutritional value, but only the feed and possible dyes.
Chicken diets vary and there may be substances in the feed that affect color.
The color of the yolk can be influenced by carotenoids, which are responsible for red shades, said culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova .
If the chickens peck a lot of grass, the color of the yolk will be richer, but this will not affect the taste.
Typically, taste is influenced by feed and natural ingredients, but not by color additives.
What affects the color of the yolk
There are two important factors that have the main influence:
- balanced feed and walking in the fresh air.
The yolks will be bright if corn and alfalfa are added to the diet.
What you need to consider
Homemade chicken eggs are always brighter without special additives. This happens because the chickens eat better, walk a lot in the wild, see sunlight, and nibble on grass.
Moreover, even in domestic chickens the color of the yolk may change depending on the season.
Earlier we wrote about how to use an egg that broke.
Author: Elena Gutyro
Expert: Arkhipova Julia
