Have you ever cracked an egg and wondered why the yolk is pale yellow one day and deep orange the next? 🍳
Corn as a carotenoid source: Maize (corn) is one of the most important sources of carotenoids in poultry feed. These pigments (lutein and zeaxanthin) are responsible for the yellow-orange colour of yolks.
• 🟡Pale yolks come from grain-based diets with lower pigment levels.
• 🟠Deep orange yolks develop when hens eat carotenoid-rich plants such as marigold or paprika.
• 🧪 The colour doesn’t affect nutritional value — protein, safety, and quality remain the same.
• 🌱 Yolk shade simply reflects the hen’s diet, not whether the egg is “healthier.”
At LOHMANN BREEDERS, our global technical team supports customers in more than 100 countries. Traveling around the globe, our nutritionists work directly on farms to fine-tune feeding programmes, ensuring consistent yolk colour that matches local consumer preferences.
💡Tip: Choose the yolk colour you prefer, both pale and orange yolks are equally nutritious.
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