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The Fascinating World of Eggs: Production, Consumption, and Controversies
TLDR Eggs are a widely consumed staple food with a complex system of production and consumption. From chicken eggs to ethical concerns about battery cages, egg shell color, and different living conditions for chickens, the world of eggs is diverse and fascinating.
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Eggs are a staple food consumed by billions of people worldwide, and there is a complex system of production and consumption surrounding them.
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Chicken eggs are the most popular type of eggs consumed today, but other birds also lay eggs, and eggs contain everything required to make a full bird.
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Eggs have been consumed and used in recipes for centuries, and the development of egg cartons and battery cages revolutionized egg production, although there are ethical concerns about the latter.
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Eggs are stored and sold differently in different countries, with some refrigerating eggs and others not, due to the presence or absence of a cuticle on the egg that protects it from bacteria.
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Egg shell color is determined by the breed of chicken, genetics, and diet, and has no impact on the taste or nutritional profile of the egg.
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When buying eggs in the United States, look for the grade (AA, A, or B), size (peewee to jumbo), and living conditions of the chicken, with most commercial eggs being produced by chickens raised in small cages and fed a diet of corn or soy.
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Cage-free, free-range, and pasture-raised eggs all have different living conditions for chickens, but none of these terms are legally defined or strictly enforceable.
