Kirstemis t1_itb9g53 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 9:16 AM

Shell colour depends on the breed of hen they come from. US customers prefer white eggs. UK customers prefer brown eggs.

MikeOKurias t1_itba0gd wrote on October 22, 2022 at 9:24 AM

Also, US requires their eggs to have been thoroughly prewashed requiring them to be refrigerated. Outside the states, many countries sell eggs at room temperature.

Sunhating101hateit t1_itbdp9u wrote on October 22, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Because the eggs don’t need to be washed. There’s a protective layer that is removed by washing. With the layer, the refrigeration is not necessary

travelinmatt76 t1_itbdoiv wrote on October 22, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Is this true though? Both white and brown eggs are equally available at the grocery store. The only difference seems to be that white eggs are cheaper.

keirawynn t1_itbefj7 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 10:27 AM

Retailers will up the price of variations to convince customers they're better in some way. And if most producers provide white eggs, the market would pay less for them, since a greater supply is available.

AutoBat t1_itbsbvs wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:05 PM

IIRC the variety that lays white eggs eats a little less than the brown egg laying one, leading to lower cost

Kirstemis t1_itbechq wrote on October 22, 2022 at 10:26 AM

In the UK most shop-bought eggs are brown because they sell better. They're seen as wholesome. In the US, they're seen as dirty and white eggs are seen as cleaner.

travelinmatt76 t1_itc2s6c wrote on October 22, 2022 at 2:31 PM

I've never heard anybody saying that brown eggs are dirty.