Which Egg Comes From a Healthy Chicken? The Truth Behind Yolk Colors

Many people believe a darker orange egg yolk means a healthier chicken or a more nutritious egg, but yolk color is primarily influenced by the hen’s diet. Foods containing natural pigments called carotenoids, such as corn, grass, alfalfa, and marigold petals, can produce deeper yellow or orange yolks, while simpler diets may result in paler shades.continue reading …