Code 0 or 1 (free-range or organic): eggs from free-range hens. They can then go out during the day and enjoy the outdoors. They represent 17% of sales;
Code 2 (on the ground or in an aviary): these hens are not in cages, but remain permanently in closed buildings. They can engage in more activities than hens in cages. They represent 3% of sales;
Code 3 (in a cage): 80% of hens in France live locked in cages that do not even give them room to spread their wings without disturbing each other;
Does the size of the egg matter?
The size of the egg simply depends on the size of the hen. Large eggs have a nutritional and caloric value proportional to their weight. For pastries (cakes, biscuits, etc.) we generally use medium-sized eggs. Allow 30 g for a white, and 20 g for a yolk. Quail eggs require special cooking.
What is the difference between a white egg and a brown egg?
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