What do the codes on eggs mean?
We have all seen the numbers on eggs. But do you know what they mean? Although not noticed very often, dates and various codes are printed on eggs. These codes are mandatory for sale. Of course, each of these codes has a meaning...
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According to a decision made in 2017, egg producers are required to place codes on eggs in accordance with their farming methods. These codes provide us with information about how the egg was produced and its quality. Here are the meanings of the codes on eggs...
IF THE CODE ON THE EGG STARTS WITH 0
It means that the egg is produced completely organically and no additives are used.
IF THE CODE ON THE EGG STARTS WITH 1
It is a free-range egg; it is not organic, but it is a healthy type of egg.
IF THE CODE ON THE EGG STARTS WITH 2
It means the egg belongs to a barn-raised chicken. We can understand that the chickens can move around comfortably but do not have a large area to roam. This is the most common type of egg we encounter in markets.
IF THE CODE ON THE EGG STARTS WITH 3
It is an egg produced from a caged chicken. The chickens live in small cages and are subject to factory-style production methods.