little closer.
Why Do Store-Bought Eggs Sometimes Look Different?
Eggs sold in different regions, brands, or seasons can have surprisingly different yolk colors.
That’s because the hens may be receiving different feed formulations.
Commercial egg producers carefully formulate feed to meet the nutritional needs of laying hens. Ingredients and pigment sources can vary.
That’s why you can buy two cartons from different producers and crack open eggs that look completely different inside.
And honestly?
I think that’s pretty fascinating.
The shell looks almost identical.
Then you crack it open and—surprise!
