Organic Eggs

[Samuraisan]

I always buy organic eggs. But what are those little black spots that are in the yolk ?

[jomifl]

Organic stuff...

[EcclesCake]

Only if they are fertilised eggs.

[Samuraisan]

So no-one knows what those dark specks are in the yolks ?

[EcclesCake]

Sorry, I didn't answer the question.

If you mean flecks around the yolk they are probably blood spots. If they are actually in the yolk I have no idea.

[Mamyalynne]

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/02/what-are-those-spots-in-my-farm-fresh-eggs.html

[Samuraisan]

Thanks Mammylyn and Eccles. Now I know what they are. I think I will continue to remove them, but apparently it also means the eggs are fresh. Good!

[AlwaysConfused]

the little black spots are provoked by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface whilst being formed. They do not affect the quality of the egg, and are perfectly safe to eat.

[Mamyalynne]

Hope you didn't mind the link , far easier than copying it - perfectly safe and of course more common in organically sourced eggs, enjoy.

[AlwaysConfused]

Mildly amusing egg jokes:
What does a mixed-up hen lay?
Scrambled eggs
What does an evil hen lay?
Deviled eggs
Where do tough chickens come from?
Hard-boiled eggs
What did the egg say to the boiling water?
I don't think I can get hard - I just got laid this morning!

Not amusing egg jokes:
//It's wrong to eat eggs. They are the unborn children of chickens//