The eggs are an essential part of the diet of millions of people around the world, but... Did you know there are white yolk eggs? This novel ingredient is breaking the internet on social media, and here we tell you all about them. Would you try these white yolk eggs?

You can also read: How many eggs can be eaten per day?

All about white yolk eggs

The eggs captivate with their light flavor, fascinating properties, and also for being an essential ingredient for preparing savory food, desserts, and even some drinks. However, they are also known for their warm and intense yolk color, but... White yolk eggs exist too!

These white yolk eggs are not only eye-catching but are also perfect for giving a unique touch to your recipes. They are a very popular ingredient in Japan, one of the countries with the highest egg consumption per person.

In the Asian country, the Takeuchi farm, located in Hokkaido, was responsible for creating an egg with a white yolk. This product was named “Kometsuya®” and has this particular color due to the feed given to the hens.

See more: 8 recipes with boiled eggs

In countries like Mexico, hens are fed corn, edible flowers, and other pigmented foods that give the yolk an orange color. According to experts, these white yolk eggs are the result of feeding hens with:

• Rice
• Fish
• Rice bran
• Scallop shells
• Salt, vitamins, bacteria, and lactic acid

It is worth mentioning that in some cases, the yolk looks a bit green or yellow, but when cooked, it turns completely white.

And although many might think these eggs don't have much flavor, laboratory tests revealed that Kometsuya® eggs have a very special and slightly sweet taste.