Brown eggs or white....

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (steaklover)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:28:04 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Jimeats

I was led to belive that brown eggs are pretty much a New England item.
There is a commercial from the local egg council here that states
"Brown eggs are local eggs and local eggs are fresh eggs"
I'm not sure if the taste is different white vs brown but commercialy raised and farm raised are like night and day.
A local farm raised egg the youlk is much richer in color and flavor, I'm sure it's all in the feed. Chow Jim

My mother would only buy brown eggs because she said they tasted better. I thought it was a superstition until she told me that the local farmers raised brown chickens so they were fresher.

It may not be true today, since most local farms have been turned into condo developments, but it turned out to be true then. Now most eggs come from factory farms.

I once lived on a farm where we had a small flock of white chickens that were fed only corn, vegetables, and were allowed to roam in the woods to eat bugs. Those were the best eggs I ever tasted and they kept a lot longer.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (GenB)

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:04:28 GMT

With the jump in egg prices, I'll stick to the cheap white medium-size, unless the price premium for larger sizes is small. The brown eggs look better, but don't taste any different to me and they cost quite a bit more than the white ones here.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (leethebard)

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:28:41 GMT

Just came back from shopping at our local Stop and Shop. Noticed they had more cartons of brown than white. That's the first time I've seen that at a supermarket! Many were organic,too.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (leethebard)

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:07:19 GMT

True,,,true...but sometimes we cholesterol watchers substitute for the substitute...but just for an occassional omlet or batter dipping!!!"The incredible,edible egg"!

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (GCD1962)

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:49:32 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by hotdogger

Brown hens lay brown eggs and white hens lay white eggs.
Brown eggs cost slightly more because brown hens eat more food to lay an egg.
That's what I heard.
Oh, and I like brown eggs just because they are uncommon.

That is correct !!! It's not the type of food, but rather the quantity that the different variety of hen eats.
Also, store bought eggs are NOT pasteurized, You can not pasteurize them in the shell. Food service places sell pasteurized eggs in a milk carton type container as it extends the shelf-life. You can easily taste the difference between fresh eggs (from the shell) vs pasteurized eggs.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (leethebard)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:19:50 GMT

Good point,you're right!!! I wonder why that is? Just the kinds of chickens the Europeans use?

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (naxet76)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:47:59 GMT

In my pre children years i have visited three different countries and I never once saw a white egg! And they weren't refrigerated either. I remember walking into a little market in London and the eggs were just stacked there next to the bread in the middle of the store!

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (uncledaveyo)

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:12:39 GMT

I think the feed the Chickens receive and the freshness is definitely the key far more than the shell color. Egss are especially tasty if organic.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (DougS)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:50:22 GMT

quote:
The color of the egg is based soley on the breed of the chicken, not the feed being given to them. Also, there is NO difference nutritionally or otherwise in white and brown eggs.

Bingo Lindseyup67 you win the prize. Must have a farmer background.

It is all in the breed of the chicken and the assembly line, egg layers.
Hens are bred to mass produce, with a ratio of eggs, to feed poundage. Generally, brown egg layers are not as prolific as white egg layers, thus the premium.

If you get eggs with very pale yokes(poor flavour)they are old. A lot of supermarket eggs come from storage.
Dark yokes(orange) are more than likely range fed chickens. Better flavor. Chickens need calcium to strength the shells, and grit, to help grind their food.
By the way, you don't need a rooster to get eggs, only to fertilize the hen if you plan to incubate the eggs.

Eggs white or brown, where would a good breakfast be without a egg.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (tmiles)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:15:45 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by JakerDog

I have found the Brown Eggs have thinner shells there for higher unwanted cracks. It seems I get at least one in every dozen. Also I notice when cooking that if I haven't used brown eggs in awhile, I'm a bit heavy handed on the cracking open.

I have a few brown egg laying hens in the yard. The shells on the eggs that they lay are very hard and thick. They also lay less eggs than commercial chickens. The shells are mostly calcium, and it must be very hard for a commercial hen (with brown eggs or white) to eat and process enough calcuim to lay 250 to 300 eggs in a year.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Lindseyup67)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:25:37 GMT

The color of the egg is based soley on the breed of the chicken, not the feed being given to them. Also, there is NO difference nutritionally or otherwise in white and brown eggs.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Bushie)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:19:14 GMT

The color of the egg has nothing whatsoever to do with taste or quality.

I buy all my eggs from local farmers who let their chickens run free range. The color is often determined by the breed. Opening a dozen of the eggs in my fridge, you would see green, white, and many shades of brown.

The one characteristic that most have in common is a deep shade of yellow/orange in the yolk.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (JakerDog)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:49:10 GMT

I have found the Brown Eggs have thinner shells there for higher unwanted cracks. It seems I get at least one in every dozen. Also I notice when cooking that if I haven't used brown eggs in awhile, I'm a bit heavy handed on the cracking open.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (JakerDog)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:34:57 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by TerrierMom

I am partial to the brown eggs laid by my brother and sister in laws' flock of Barred Rock hens. Also the blue or green eggs laid by their flock of Americauna hens

Man that sounds like some nice Fly tying materials to me!

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (gofoodracer)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:29:12 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by unabashed

I prefer brown eggs I buy them from a local farm a few miles away. jumbos are 1.50 a dozen IMHO they are richer and taste so much better than store bought white eggs.
Ron

I will assume this is because farm fresh eggs are not pasteurized as store bought are.

Brian

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (jellybelly)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:22:09 GMT

My daughter uses brown eggs in her cafe for hot browns, very good!

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (MR.JOHANN)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:21:41 GMT

BROWN EGGS is still the best for me

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Mossman)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:01:10 GMT

Brown eggs are kinda like the milk in a "Light Blocking" bottle. Thicker shell and denser pigment help keep the eggs longer. Doubt the flavor itself is much different, just white eggs spoil quicker.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Sundancer7)

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:17:58 GMT

I have seriously considered buy a small coop for four female chickens which I understand will lay without the presence of a rooster. The website that I contacted indicated that the first year, the chickens will lay 300 egg.

At the present time, my female ugly dog will not allow any animals but she is 11 years old. I am not in a hurry for her to leave but when she does, I believe I will buy one of these small coops and acquire a couple of female chickens sans rooster. My neighbors will probably appreciate that.

That will be a new experience for me. I will get automated feeders and watering systems for them.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (ayersian)

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:20:31 GMT

My father always bought brown eggs, claiming that they tasted better than white. I know I couldn't tell in a taste test, but now I buy them, too...but had almost forgotten why I did until this thread! Chris

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (MissKitty)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:08:39 GMT

I like brown eggs purely for aesthetic purposes but there is absolutely no difference in taste or freshness because of the shell - taste comes from the diet, and a matt looking eggshell contains a fresher egg than a shiny looking one ( don't ask me the science behind that one cos I don't know ! )

I sometimes get my eggs from a friend who has a whole range of egglaying feathered friends in her huge garden - they come in all sizes and coliurs and never taste anything less than delicious !

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a35/kittyscarlet/kitchen/eggs2.jpg

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Twinwillow)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:36:27 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by leethebard

Hi,

Asked a local farmer..and they agreed it's what the Chicken eats...I still stand by my opening statement....I like brown eggs....perhaps our local farm uses great food!!!!!

I agree as well.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (leethebard)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:37:17 GMT

Hi,

Asked a local farmer..and they agreed it's what the Chicken eats...I still stand by my opening statement....I like brown eggs....perhaps our local farm uses great food!!!!!

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (wheregreggeats.com)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:35:19 GMT

White, brown or even green or splotchy ... Fresh is best!

Also, I am not sure brown eggs cost more everywhere -- especially in New England.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Sundancer7)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:14:52 GMT

My opinion only. I cannot tell the difference in either egg.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (tmiles)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:50:06 GMT

IMO, fresh eggs are better, and freshness is more important than color. I am considering the addition of some Maran hens to my flock. (think"...3 french hens", this breed from France is said to be the chicken in the song). These birds produce a mahogony brown egg that is so dark it looks like it has been colored. I have never eaten one, but I am told that they will ruin me for all other eggs. We will see.......

And yes. I do see brown eggs being used at Roadfood type places. Sometimes, at least around here, they can cost the same as white.
Todd

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (jman)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:03:23 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by hotdogger

Brown hens lay brown eggs and white hens lay white eggs.
Brown eggs cost slightly more because brown hens eat more food to lay an egg.
That's what I heard.
Oh, and I like brown eggs just because they are uncommon.

And brown cows give chocolate milk.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Twinwillow)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:28:37 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by MilwFoodlovers

I was told by a farmer that what the chicken eats and not the shell color is what makes some eggs taste better than others. Reading these posts seem to re-affirm that. GIGO

As I understand it, the above post by MilwFoodlovers is quite true.
And, to add, the color of the yolks are also determined by what the chickens eat. If you have ever been to Europe and noticed how the egg yolks are so deeply orange in color, it's probably because the chickens there eat marigolds.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (Davydd)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:10:48 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Cakes

Nobody has answered the topic, including me.

Cakes

You are right. It is a hard question to answer because I never see the actual egg and shell in a restaurant. I only see what is on my plate. With blind tasting I doubt I could tell you or even guess whether an egg came from a white shell or brown shell.

RE: Brown eggs or white.... (hotdogger)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:33:04 GMT

Brown hens lay brown eggs and white hens lay white eggs.
Brown eggs cost slightly more because brown hens eat more food to lay an egg.
That's what I heard.
Oh, and I like brown eggs just because they are uncommon.