Have you ever wondered if significant difference exists between eggs of free ranging hens vs supermarket eggs? While I don't presently have hard data to argue either point, I can attest to the superior texture and taste of free range eggs. Freshness while significant, is but one factor affecting egg quality.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Egg Freshness Test
This chart from Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens is great for determining egg freshness - regardless of source. The older the egg, the greater the air cell which will increase egg buoyancy.Have you ever wondered if significant difference exists between eggs of free ranging hens vs supermarket eggs? While I don't presently have hard data to argue either point, I can attest to the superior texture and taste of free range eggs. Freshness while significant, is but one factor affecting egg quality.
Have you ever wondered if significant difference exists between eggs of free ranging hens vs supermarket eggs? While I don't presently have hard data to argue either point, I can attest to the superior texture and taste of free range eggs. Freshness while significant, is but one factor affecting egg quality.
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