It can be jarring to crack an egg and see a bright orange yolk instead of the expected pale yellow, or vice versa. Americans eat on average nearly 300 eggs a year, making it likely you’ll stare down ...

While egg whites were the heroes of the early aughts, healthy fats have become the talk of the town. Now that yolks seem to be permissible in a healthy diet, egg yolks have reached next level in a ...

Deep orange egg yolks are often seen as “better” than pale yellow ones, linked to higher nutrition and better hen care. Research shows orange and yellow yolks have nearly identical nutrient profiles.

It used to be all about the egg-white omelet. High in protein, low in fat was the perfect recipe for the late-20th century American dieter. But sometime in the last 20 years, the egg yolk came back ...

The result was “mandarin orange peel, or maybe even blood-orange red,” says ... Though people may assume that a bright, bold egg yolk means more nutrition, poultry nutritionists can formulate diets ...

For anyone who thought pasture-raised eggs had to come with a premium price tag, Aldi’s Goldhen eggs offer a delicious and affordable alternative that even self-proclaimed egg snobs can appreciate.