As spring arrives, some common poultry diseases also enter a period of high susceptibility. When selecting eggs, safety and health are the most important considerations. With the increasing variety of eggs on the market, consumers can easily feel overwhelmed. Egg experts remind consumers that to buy safe and healthy eggs, they don't need to blindly follow product promotions. Instead, they can simply "take a closer look" three times based on their own situation. The first look is at the appearance.
For consumers who usually buy loose eggs, checking the appearance is crucial. There are many details to look for. For example, fresh eggs usually have a layer of frost on the shell, the shell color is fresh, and the pores are distinct. Do not buy eggs with a dull shell, feces, cracks, or mold spots. Also, avoid eggs with uneven color or many pockmarks. Additionally, when buying eggs, you can gently shake them. No sound means they are fresh; a loud sound indicates they are old. However, it should be noted that checking the appearance is mainly to determine freshness. It is difficult to tell if an egg is infected with a certain pathogen with the naked eye. Therefore, during a high-incidence period of avian influenza, it is advisable to be cautious when buying loose eggs.
For consumers who often buy brand-name eggs, checking the appearance mainly means looking at the label. For example, what quality certifications do they have? Large companies usually pass a series of ISO certifications. Do they follow industry standards or their own corporate standards? For instance, for "pollution-free" eggs, large companies typically follow the standards of the Ministry of Agriculture, while smaller companies may adopt provincial or even their own standards. Consumers must check these carefully when purchasing. The second look is at the brand.
For some individuals who are particularly concerned about food safety, pursue a high-quality lifestyle, or are busy white-collar workers or office workers who don't have time for the market, major brands are often their best choice. This is because these large companies usually start from the source of the eggs to ensure their quality and safety.
"Gegeda" eggs, one of the largest egg brands in the country, have very representative practices in this regard. Gegeda strictly controls multiple aspects, including the natural environment, chicken breeds, feeding, coop hygiene, and disease prevention. For example, "healthy eggs from healthy hens in their prime" is a common principle in egg production. Gegeda implements this in its production process by stipulating that only eggs from hens in their "golden laying period" (160 to 400 days of age) are qualified to be Gegeda eggs. This is because during this period, the hens are in their "prime," their physical development is complete, they are healthy, and their nutrition is balanced, ensuring the eggs are rich in nutrients and have high biological activity. Only large-scale, branded egg producers can strictly enforce this. In terms of product quality testing, from the hen laying the egg to the final packaged product, Gegeda uses rigorous monitoring with up to 576 indicators and procedures to ensure the hygiene and health of the finished eggs.
Therefore, for consumers, if they can afford it, choosing eggs from major brands is relatively safer and more reliable. The third look is at the function.
For certain groups of people, checking the function is also essential. The components of eggs are greatly influenced by feed factors. By improving the feed formula, the mineral content in the yolk can be effectively increased. Special groups such as the elderly, children, and pregnant women should choose eggs with higher levels of certain minerals based on their own needs.
Similarly, taking Gegeda's "Aibao" eggs as an example, they are 8-10 times richer in DHA and 10 times richer in vitamin E than ordinary eggs. Long-term consumption can help promote intellectual development in children and adolescents, improve the health of pregnant women, and promote fetal development. In addition, Gegeda's "Selenium-enriched eggs," specifically launched for people with selenium deficiency, weakened immunity, or who are prone to colds, and "Vitality Treasure eggs," which can improve memory and sleep in middle-aged and elderly people, delay aging, and prevent cerebral thrombosis, are very targeted.
Of course, it should be reminded that functional eggs are equivalent to daily health supplements, not medicine, and should not be overly relied upon. Moreover, for some consumers, if they do not lack these minerals, there is no need to buy them specifically.