Kompas.com – Lately, the color of the egg yolk has become an interesting topic of conversation. There is an assumption that more orange egg yolk has a higher nutritional content than the pale yellow.
However, is that right? Let’s look at the explanation.
The cause of the difference in the color of the egg yolk
The color of the egg yolk can vary from pale yellow to thick orange. This difference is influenced by several factors, especially chicken diet.
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According to Emma Laing, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, chickens that consume foods rich in plant pigments or feed containing corn tend to produce darker egg yolks.
In addition, chickens that are left to look for their own food in nature and consuming insects also produce eggs with older yellow. Other factors such as the age of chickens, health conditions, and egg production season also play a role in determining the color of the egg yolk.
Are more darker egg yolk more nutritious?
Although many believe that orange egg yolks are richer in nutrition, this assumption is not entirely true.
Laing explained that chickens that consume high carotenoid foods or have a more varied diet can indeed produce more nutritious eggs.
However, the color of the egg yolk does not always reflect its nutritional content. In other words, chickens that get healthy food can still produce egg yolks in various colors.
How to choose the most nutritious eggs
If the color of the egg yolk is not the main indicator of nutritional quality, then how do you choose the most nutritious eggs? Here are some things to consider:
Egg quality is determined based on the condition of shells, egg yolks, and egg white.
egg illustration.Egg size
The greater the size of the egg, the more nutrients it contains. If you want to get maximum nutritional benefits, consider choosing large eggs at a price in accordance with the budget.
Omega-3 fatty acid content
Omega-3 is an important nutrient that is beneficial for health, especially for those who eat less seafood and nuts.
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Chickens that are fed rich in omega-3 such as flaxseeds, fish oil, or algae can produce eggs that are slightly higher in omega-3 content.
However, the number of omega-3s in eggs remains much lower than the main sources such as mackerel, salmon, herring, chia seeds, and walnuts.
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