Shopping for Eggs? Here's What You Need to Know

 The egg is the perfect food: It is nutrient-dense and affordable, has about 70 calories per serving, and tastes great in breakfast dishes and baked goods. Many factors must be considered when buying eggs, including price, high quality eggs, nutrition, local economies, and animal welfare. Due to the lack of verification of most labels, consumers often need to rely on the manufacturer's word alone.  

Consider buying regular or cage-free eggs if your budget is tight. A pasture-raised egg or a fresh egg from a local farm may be your best bet if you're more concerned about your health. You may wish to purchase pasture-raised or Humane Certified label eggs if animal cruelty is of concern to you or if you want to support humane farming practices as much as possible.

Let's look at the few things you should take care of while shopping for eggs.

1. Always consider refrigerated eggs: 

Eggs should always be purchased from a refrigerator. Retailers usually deliver eggs in vehicles maintained at no higher than 20°C. This reduces the risk of salmonella infection. Refrigerated eggs are transported via cold chain and are the safest and freshest eggs 

2. FSSAI Mark:

Ensure that the FSSAI mark is visible on the label. FSSAI -graded eggs are guaranteed to meet strict quality standards by carrying a shield indicating that they have been certified and inspected.

3. Size of egg:

Consider the most cost-effective and valuable size. Eggs are not measured by dimensions but rather by weight. In baking, a particular size egg is called for in many recipes..

4. Type of egg:

Farm fresh eggs that are rich in Omega-3 and Vitamin E & D are  healthier and the best eggs for kids. Read the labels carefully and buy the best eggs. 

5. Out-of-date eggs: 

Eggs that are out of date should not be purchased. Within a short period of time, the yolk will begin to absorb the water in the egg white, causing the white to become thinner and the yolk to become more prominent, flatter, and easier to break.