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Egg News:  Caged or Free Range?

12/8/2010

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A Mother Earth News article shows some shocking but ultimately unsurprising information about the inferior nutritional quality of caged-hen eggs, which accounts for the vast majority of eggs produced for the market. The highlight:

“Our testing has found that, compared to official U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrient data for commercial eggs, eggs from hens raised on pasture may contain:

• 1/3 less cholesterol
• 1/4 less saturated fat
• 2/3 more vitamin A
• 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids
• 3 times more vitamin E
• 7 times more beta carotene

Look at the specific numbers here (this links to a PDF file download; the link is safe, at least of today).

We are currently looking into getting our own eggs (which are not only free-range, but also are organic) tested for their nutritional content.  If you have any comments or suggestions or questions, please leave a comment!
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    Mrs. Shanen

    Hi! Good food--raw and cooked--is my passion.   Greencow Farm was started because I believe that no matter where you live, wholesome, fresh, and organically grown food should be readily accessible.  Our farm supplies ingredients for Mrs. Shanen's cafe, our family, and CSA members.  Spread the goodness!

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