Sunoh Che, DVM, PhD, assistant professor of poultry management at the University of Maryland, told F&W that while many aspects can affect the color of an egg’s yolk, it mainly comes down to the ...

Dr. Palmer sought to identify the chemical culprits behind yolk color, and found a class of carotenoids called xanthophylls. Nearly 100 years later, Palmer’s conclusion is still widely accepted.

Yes, the Color of Your Egg Yolk Matters — Here’s What It Means We asked poultry experts to explain what’s behind the shade of your egg yolk, from pale yellow to deep orange.

Fox News Digital spoke to an egg expert based in Maine to find out why egg yolks come in different colors — and if these different colors mean anything significant in terms of nutrition.