Brown vs. White Eggs: Shell Color Depends on Hen Breed, Not Quality
Summary
The article explains that the color of an egg's shell depends on the breed of the hen — white hens lay white eggs, brown hens lay brown eggs. It notes that while white eggs were once popular in the UK and remain common in the USA, consumer preference shifted toward brown eggs in the UK during the late 1970s. However, white eggs are now becoming more common again in the British market.
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bskyBrown vs. White Eggs: Shell Color Depends on Hen Breed, Not Qualityegginfo.co.ukKey quotes
· 4 pulledThe colour of the egg shell is dependent on the breed of the hen.
In general, white hens produce white eggs and brown hens brown eggs.
During the late 1970s the number of white eggs began to diminish as consumers expressed a preference for brown eggs.
Until fairly recently the British industry has produced almost 100 per cent brown shelled eggs, but white eggs are starting to become more common again.
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