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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...