Unexpected egg yolks aren’t just in the pages of Dr. Seuss books. Though you probably won’t encounter green eggs and ham anytime soon (but it’s possible), yolk colours can vary from the palest yellow to reddish brown. What affects the colour of egg yolks? Why are some darker than others, and are intensely pigmented yolks healthier? Poultry experts from across Canada explain.

Different egg yolk colours explained, from nutrition to taste, and how they came about in the first place.{ai:summary}<p>Egg yolk color can range from pale yellow to reddish brown, influenced by a hen's diet. Factors such as the type of feed and the presence of pigments like xanthophyll can affect yolk pigmentation. There is debate over whether darker yolks are healthier, but experts provide insights on these variations. #health</p>

Why are egg yolks different colours? From pale yellow to dark orange — and even green

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