One of the most interesting aspects of life in Brazil is the different approach we have to food. We are connected to local farms owned by friends and family, who spoil us with organic food. When it comes to chicken eggs, sizes can vary, as can shell colors, but if they come from the family farm, egg yolks will almost always have a darker color and thicker texture than eggs industrial.
In the United States, all eggs that are sold are yellow in color. Whether organic or inexpensive; they are all yellow and the internal texture is not as thick. What is the reason? Could it be because all these eggs come from poor quality chickens? Have you ever seen an orange egg? It took me 30 years to see a healthy chicken’s egg.
Last year, I was able to compare my chicken farm to other farms in factories. The difference was clearly visible: the yolks of our eggs were not only dark orange, but also fuller and thicker. Even the shells were stronger and harder to break. But what is the secret of orange-colored egg yolks? In addition to being a highly coveted color, orange egg yolks are the product of a well-balanced and highly nutritious diet. Few things come into play to have this product: xanthophylls, omega-3 fatty acids, and meat. Xanthophylls are a category of carotenoids. Carotenoids are natural plant pigments found in many fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene is generally considered to beone of the most well-known carotenoids, is responsible for the orange color that people generally associate with carrots. But in reality, beta-carotenes make up the nutritional quality of egg yolks, rather than their color. The carotenoids that cause the egg yolks to color darker are xanthophylls, which are more easily absorbed by egg yolks. (Lutein is one of these xanthophylls, and the more, the more orange) Xanthophylls are found in dark green vegetables like spinach, kale and cabbage, as well as zucchini, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in flax and kelp seeds, which are two important ingredients that my chicken farm feeds on.is responsible for the orange color that people generally associate with carrots. But in reality, beta-carotenes make up the nutritional quality of egg yolks, rather than their color. The carotenoids that cause the egg yolks to color darker are xanthophylls, which are more easily absorbed by egg yolks. (Lutein is one of these xanthophylls, and the more, the more orange) Xanthophylls are found in dark green vegetables like spinach, kale and cabbage, as well as zucchini, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in flax and kelp seeds, which are two important ingredients that my chicken farm feeds on.is responsible for the orange color that people generally associate with carrots. But in reality, beta-carotenes make up the nutritional quality of egg yolks, rather than their color. The carotenoids that cause the egg yolks to color darker are xanthophylls, which are more easily absorbed by egg yolks. (Lutein is one of these xanthophylls, and the more, the more orange) Xanthophylls are found in dark green vegetables like spinach, kale and cabbage, as well as zucchini, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in flax and kelp seeds, which are two important ingredients that my chicken farm feeds on.beta-carotenes make up the nutritional quality of egg yolks, rather than their color. The carotenoids that cause the egg yolks to color darker are xanthophylls, which are more easily absorbed by egg yolks. (Lutein is one of these xanthophylls, and the more, the more orange) Xanthophylls are found in dark green vegetables like spinach, kale and cabbage, as well as zucchini, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in flax and kelp seeds, which are two important ingredients
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