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 ...

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 ...

Egg yolk color depends on the chicken's diet, not its living conditions. Bright orange yolks can result from feed additives like marigold and alfalfa. Farmers markets are a good source for eggs from ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. An egg yolk is precious; a hundred are terrifying. In an Instagram reel from last year, a pair of ...

Every time I make eggs for breakfast, I wonder whether the color of the yolk means anything. Sometimes, the yolks are a pleasant yellow color; other times, they're pale; occasionally, I'll crack an ...