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Eggs
Eggs are an excellent and affordable source of protein. They're packed with vitamin A, B, D and E and are rich in minerals calcium, iron, selenium, phosphorous, potassium, riboflavin, sodium and magnesium.
Hen's egg shells are generally either brown or white. Some people think that brown eggs are healthier than white eggs, although there's actually no nutritional difference. Basically, it all boils down to the breed of the hen that lays the egg: hens with white feathers and white ear lobes lay white eggs and hens with red feathers and red ear lobes lay brown eggs. Brown eggs can be more expensive than white eggs, but this is only due to the fact that brown hens are larger and therefore need more food.
The UK produces almost nine million eggs per year, but actually consumes over ten million!
Obviously, due to a high output and minimum care for the birds, the cost of this type of egg is the lowest of all eggs.
This method of egg farming has been approved by the RSPCA and is considered a much more humane way to keep hens.
These birds are not given any antibiotics, hormones or meat by-products to fatten them up or make them grow bigger. Once the eggs are laid, no artificial colouring or vitamins are added, which accounts for the paler colour of the yolk.
Even though the hens are housed indoors, they are never kept in cages and the size of the flock is regulated. They are able to wander around and exercise even when indoors.
The hens that lay these omega-3 eggs are kept are kept in cages and therefore not classed as free-range.
Hen's egg shells are generally either brown or white. Some people think that brown eggs are healthier than white eggs, although there's actually no nutritional difference. Basically, it all boils down to the breed of the hen that lays the egg: hens with white feathers and white ear lobes lay white eggs and hens with red feathers and red ear lobes lay brown eggs. Brown eggs can be more expensive than white eggs, but this is only due to the fact that brown hens are larger and therefore need more food.
The UK produces almost nine million eggs per year, but actually consumes over ten million!
Standard eggs
'Standard eggs', otherwise known as 'regular eggs', 'commercially produced eggs', 'conventional eggs', 'battery farm eggs' or just 'eggs' are the most common type of eggs found in our supermarkets and shops. These eggs come from hens that are kept in cages and fed a high-protein diet containing antibiotics and hormones.Obviously, due to a high output and minimum care for the birds, the cost of this type of egg is the lowest of all eggs.
Barn-laid eggs
These hens are kept indoors, in large barns covered with straw and are separated into pens rather than small cages. The hens have much more room to move around and are able to carry out their natural activities, such as spreading their wings, scratching for food and communicating with other hens.This method of egg farming has been approved by the RSPCA and is considered a much more humane way to keep hens.
Organic eggs
Organic eggs come from hens that have outdoor access during the day and are able to run around outside in an area covered with natural vegetation. They are fed a wholly organic grain, which has been organically grown and so doesn’t contain any pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.These birds are not given any antibiotics, hormones or meat by-products to fatten them up or make them grow bigger. Once the eggs are laid, no artificial colouring or vitamins are added, which accounts for the paler colour of the yolk.
Free-range eggs
Free-range eggs are produced by hens that have daily access to an outdoor area with vegetation (weather permitting), although they are housed for the majority of the time in large barns.Even though the hens are housed indoors, they are never kept in cages and the size of the flock is regulated. They are able to wander around and exercise even when indoors.
Vegetarian eggs
This type of eggs is produced by hens that are only fed a vegetarian diet. In general the hens are kept in cages and therefore not classed as free-range.Omega-3 eggs
Hens that produce omega-3 enhanced eggs are fed a special vegetarian diet that consists of canola, linseed and flax seed. These products are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are primarily found in oily fish. Many people do not consume adequate levels of this beneficial fatty acid.The hens that lay these omega-3 eggs are kept are kept in cages and therefore not classed as free-range.
Vitamin enhanced eggs
These hens are fed extra amounts of certain vitamins, such as vitamins E, B6 and B12. This results in higher amounts of these vitamins contained in their eggs.Duck
Duck eggs differ from chicken eggs in that they are slightly larger, more flavourful, have a higher fat content and are more gelatinous. These properties make duck eggs well suited for dessert recipes.Our Programmes
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