Brown Vs White Eggs: let's get cracking!

Whether it's brown bread or brown sugar, the food world seems to believe that brown is better.

But when it comes to eggs, the colour doesn't always help. According to a paper by the Michigan State University, the key lies in the breed of the chicken. In general, white-feathered chickens with white earlobes lay white eggs, and reddish-brown-feathered chickens with red earlobes lay brown eggs. Moreover, as per various studies published in the International Journal of Poultry Science, all eggs are nutritionally similar irrespective of the size and colour of the shell. Some might say that brown eggs taste richer and look more vibrant. However, it’s not the color of the egg that accounts for the better taste. Rather, it’s the feed that was given to the chicken. Feed plays a big role in the color of the yolk and the taste and nutrition of the egg. In fact, that's also one reason why brown eggs tend to be more costly because they are larger in size and the hens require more feed to produce them. So, the next time you're at the grocery store, judge the eggs by the quality and not the colour.