From cage or litter farming? How to choose eggs in a store?
When choosing eggs, you should read labels. It is on them that the most important information is found. On the label of eggs, apart from the data on the expiry date and size, we will also find information on how to breed chickens.
all over the world. They are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and their versatility in is invaluable. However, standing in front of the store shelf full of different packages, we often wonder which eggs to choose. The key information that will help us make a conscious decision is the type of boring of chickens. It is he who largely affects the quality of life of chickens, as well as the taste and nutritional qualities of eggs.
How to decipher the code on the egg?
Each egg in the European Union must be marked with a special code, which informs about the type of farming, country of origin and the manufacturer’s identifier. The first digit of this code is the most important because it defines the chicken farming system:
- 0 – Ecological farming eggs: chickens have access to open space, are fed with organic feed, and the density in the henhouse is limited.
- 1 – free -range eggs: chickens have access to open space during the day.
- 2 – mulch farming eggs: chickens stay in hen rooms, where they can move freely on the litter (e.g. straw, sawdust).
- 3 – Eggs from cage farming: chickens stay in cages.
On the egg label you will also find the YY-AABBCCDD code, which is recorded immediately after the digit determining the method of breeding the chickens. The first two letters (in this case YY) are a record of a country of origin. Further letters contain further details – the voivodship, poviat code and the company code.
In Poland, the healthiest eggs are considered to be a green -legged hen. They contain, among others, exogenous amino acids that our body does not produce, but is needed by its proper functioning. In addition, eggs from chickens have a low cholesterol content.
Do not consume these eggs under any circumstances! You can seriously hurt yourself
When buying eggs, check if they are all fresh. Of course, avoid buying. Experts indicate that never add eggs directly to food. It is best to first stick the egg into a bowl and check if it is fresh. In this way, we will avoid the risk of destroying the whole dish and possible intoxication. If the egg has a strange, pink color, throw it away immediately. This may mean bacteria. You should not eat eggs in which protein and yolk do not stick together.
