After I had published my previous post, I got interesting comment by some blogging friends. They shared information about their favourite breakfast. Thank you for that. It allows me the opportunity to understand which food can be included in the typical international breakfast.
I've noticed that most Anglo-Saxon people eat eggs at breakfast, in addition to fresh fruit, yogurt or cereals accompanied by beverage like coffee, tea and juice.
How to select good eggs at the supermarket? With the aim to ensure food protection with the EU member states, European Regulations mandate specific requirements for eggs marking and labelling. Consequently, eggs must be labelled at the place of production, and this enables the possibility to know whether the eggs are organic, free range, barn farming or cage farming.
The first digit on the left side on an egg indicates the farming method used of the hens that produced them. In other words, if you notice "0", your egg comes from an organic farm. If you notice "1", it comes from free-range farm, and so on.
Hi Giorgio :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I have to admit, I've never really thought about choosing eggs in supermarkets. We always buy ours from someone we know who keeps chickens or from a small local shop.
Giorgio, my friend, I wish you a good Saturday evening and a wonderful Sunday!
Dear Anna, I sometimes buy eggs from local farmers. But I often go to the supermarket and have to check the egg label.
Delete...I eat two eggs a day and I really don't care where they come from.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a difference. Not to mention that cage confinement increases the risk of salmonella contamination compared to cage-free production.
DeleteThanks for the explanation of the labeling. I always buy organic eggs.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a nice Sunday :)
I agree on buying organic eggs.
DeleteIt’s fascinating how breakfast traditions vary, and eggs really do seem to be a staple in many Anglo-Saxon morning meals alongside lighter options
ReplyDeleteI sometimes have eggs at breakfast. But I don't eat them every day, as I am afraid that too many yolks can negatively impact liver health.
DeleteUy no lo sabía, ten un buen fin de semana.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea to the fact this eggs reveals so many healthy regulations and safety protocol that must be complied by farming business sectors in your country. To be honest, I prefer purchase eggs from local and traditional markets to retailers or suparmarket like you all guys did.
ReplyDeleteI agree on purchasing eggs from local farmers.
DeleteInteresting we have similar here but not stamped on the egg itself.
ReplyDeleteMaybe date and other information are printed on the egg packaging box.
DeleteHello, Giorgio! When I go to the supermarket to buy eggs, I choose the freshest ones. How do I know if the eggs are fresh? In Russia, every egg has a date on it.
ReplyDeleteIn your country eggs have a date stamped on them: this seems like a good rule. It means that if I were to visit Russia, I would have no problem buying fresh eggs.
DeleteI always but eggs at the local grocery store where they are kept cool. I have travelled to places in Europe where the eggs are stored at room temperature.
ReplyDeleteThat's right, Alexandra. Eggs should be stored at a constant temperature of 40°F (4°C).
DeleteThat’s a very clear explanation. Knowing how to read egg labels makes it much easier to choose eggs according to farming method and origin helpful for both quality and ethical considerations.
ReplyDeleteI mainly buy eggs that come from organic farming ... the 1st digit printed on the left side of the eggs must be "0" :-)
DeleteGood to know about the eggs. I only ever buy organic eggs.
ReplyDeleteEggs are popular over here. Did you have a Scottish Breakfast when you were in Edinburgh? :-D
Yes, I had black pudding, baked beans, toast and fried eggs.
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