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You bet they are! Eggs are a nutrient-dense food (aka eggs provide a nutrient bang for your calorie buck) according to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) which includes eggs within all recommended healthy eating patterns. Eggs are a good or excellent source of eight essential vitamins and minerals: vitamin B12, biotin (B7), iodine, selenium, and choline, a good source of high-quality protein, riboflavin (B2) and pantothenic acid (B5), as well as the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin (252 mcg), all in 70 calories.
No! Most of the eggs’ nutrients and nearly half of the protein (just over 40%) is found in the yolk. Additionally, egg yolks carry various amounts of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D, E, A, and the antioxidants lutein/zeaxanthin. Plus, the fat, which is mostly unsaturated and found in the egg yolk, aids in the absorption of these essential and important egg components.
Once you unpack eggs from your grocery run, eggs can be kept in your refrigerator for up 5 weeks! It’s possible that the “Sell By” date will expire during that timeframe, and it’s perfectly safe and A-OK to consume them so long as you haven’t passed that 5-week mark after the date. Remember to store your eggs in your fridge at 40°F or lower.
Consider yourself lucky! We like to think of a double yolker as good fortune, as it
carries more nutrients, which are primarily found in the yolk. The reason an egg
might have two yolks is because it was likely laid by a young hen who is still
trying to get the “lay of the land” in terms of producing an egg. Its common for
two eggs to form in the hen’s oviduct, which merge in one egg.
Your carton of dozen eggs is laid by multiple hens in one flock. The flock consists
of birds of all different ages, and younger hens typically lay small eggs, while
older hens typically lay a bit larger egg. We do “grade” our eggs, which is a fancy
way of saying we weigh them for accuracy to determine accurate sizing (small,
medium, large), but every now and then you will notice a variation of sizing.
There are several regulatory standards that must be met for free range eggs. We meet all standards of care for our birds. The USDA’s (and industry standard) definition for “Free Range” is that birds must have outdoor access or access to the outdoors. We meet even stricter guidelines through a third-party certifying agency through Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC). If you’re interested to learn more, you might find this article
Miss Molly’s eggs come from hens on small, family-owned farms across Ohio. We secure contracts with these local farmers to produce our specialty free range eggs.
Yes, we sure do. USDA regulations require that we (and any other eggs you’d buy in a grocery store) wash our eggs before they’re packed into cartons. Washing eggs does remove the eggs outermost protective layer, which is why eggs in the U.S. must be refrigerated for safety reasons.
Why can’t I find your eggs at my local grocery store?
a. We really wish you could! Since Miss Molly’s eggs are laid on local small family
farms, there’s only so many dozens to go around! We are working hard to find
more farms with our standards to increase our sales range. Please ask your local store to carry Miss Molly’s, and stay tuned for updates!
