Ever cracked open an egg to find a pale yellow yolk, while another reveals a vibrant, deep orange center? This common kitchen ...

Many people have a preference when it comes to egg color. Some people believe brown eggs are healthier or more natural, while others feel that white eggs are cleaner or simply taste better.

The color distinction helps producers differentiate organic from nonorganic eggs, said Guyonnet. But they’re also likely aware that it would be harder to sell an organic white egg, said Altmann.

There are a lot of possibilities when it comes to egg yolk color. “Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost white to a blood-red color,” says Richard Blatchford, PhD, a poultry researcher ...

“Egg yolk color can range anywhere from almost white to a blood-red color,” says Richard Blatchford, PhD, a poultry researcher and associate specialist in Cooperative Extension: Small to Industry ...