The article delves into the misconceptions surrounding egg colors, particularly the false belief that brown eggs are healthier than white ones. Poultry veterinarian Vincent Guyonnet explains that egg color is simply determined by the hen's feather color and has no nutritional implications. The appeal of brown eggs as a 'natural' choice is driven by consumer perceptions rather than reality, as retailers have marketed them as organic or free-range, further entrenching this myth in consumer behavior.
You might also have instinctively reached for brown eggs thinking they are healthier than the white ones. But when it comes to their nutritional value, it doesn't actually matter what color an egg is: There's absolutely no difference.
People tend to assume that things with earthy hues-like brown-must be natural, said Brianne Altmann, who studies how human decisions affect sustainable animal production.
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